Monthly Archives: October 2008

NCAC Benefit Photos

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

We had our Annual Free Speech benefit last week and we have pictures to prove it. It was held at the incredible Rubin Museum of Art. Honorees were Ruth Gruber, Caroline Hirsch, Anthony Lewis, Barney Rosset, and finally Dan Rather. … Continue reading →

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Film Contest Winners

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

1st place: Silence by Peter Block and Connie Saltzman 2nd place: Lost Expression by Shelby Kepler 3rd place: XYZ by Corey Steinhouse, Cameron Robinson, and Mercy Emelike.

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Banned Books Week

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Each year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of the top ten most frequently challenged books. The information comes from two sources: newspapers and reports submitted by individuals, a database is then compiled into a … Continue reading →

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More Banned Books!!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

I started earlier this by posting up one of the top ten banned books in honor of Banned Books Week. And Tango Makes Three, a children’s book about two male peguins hatching and raising a chick into a loving family … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

In keeping with the theme of banned books. I’ve selected I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou written shortly after the Civil Rights era and was inspired the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was … Continue reading →

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Banned Book Thursday!!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

This week’s banned book is the 2004 novel ttyl (talk to you later) by Lauren Myracle. This is the first novel ever written as instant messenger style conversations between three fictional characters. ttyl was New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and … Continue reading →

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Isn’t book banning retro?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

No. As The Birmingham News reports: According to the ALA’s office for intellectual freedom, there were 420 documented attempts to ban books from libraries nationwide last year, and up to four times as many unreported attempts”. What gets banned? “Topping … Continue reading →

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