Tag Archives: Banned Books

Marjane Satrapi to CPS: ‘Find your Brain Again. Stop Lying’

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Khury Petersen-Smith of SocialistWorker.org caught up with Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi to talk about the shady restrictions being placed on the teaching of her book in Chicago. Again, Satrapi showed her insight and savvy and aptly expressed the utter confusion and dismay … Continue reading →

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Chicago Public Schools Demands ‘Persepolis’ Be Removed from Classrooms

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Teachers and students gathered outside Lane Tech College Prep in the freezing rain Friday for a spirited protest. “Honk if you love free speech,” and “Closing Schools. Banning Books. What’s next?” students’ signs read. The protest was organized in response … Continue reading →

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5 Books They Dont Want You Reading: Black History Month Edition

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Despite receiving accolades ranging from the National Book Award to the Pulitzer, these five notorious novels have been banned by schools across the United States. Their Eyes Were Watching God —Zora Neal Hurston, 1937 “Their Eyes Were Watching God” is a … Continue reading →

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Banning Books, Excluding Thoughts: An Animated Music Video

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Combining a number of genres, Daniel Pritchard sends a unified message: ideas should be free to be shared and absorbed. Daniel is one of our 2012 Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest semifinalists. Like what you see? “Like” this video … Continue reading →

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Ban Harry Potter? This Teen Won’t Stand for It!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

April Jackson dramatizes a story about her sister, who was told by their mother she wasn’t allowed to read Harry Potter because it contained witchcraft. April’s short film is one of our 2012 Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest semifinalists. … Continue reading →

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“Banned”: An Impressive Claymation Video About Book Censorship

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Matthew Dunbar’s short film is one of our 2012 Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest semifinalists. Like what you see? “Like” this video on YouTube and it could become our 2012 People’s Choice Award Winner!

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Watch “Redacted” A Short Teen Film About Book Censorship

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Sarah Grabman and Evan Horowitz submitted their whimsical reflection on how the censoring impulse can even seep into your own head and self-perfection. This film is one of our 2012 Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest semifinalists. Like what you … Continue reading →

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You’ll Never Guess What Dirty Dirty Book this Teen is Reading

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Kids these days! Daniel Boyle and Grace vanKan tell a story of enlightenment for our 2012 Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest. Like what you see? “Like” this video on YouTube and it could become our 2012 People’s Choice Award … Continue reading →

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Teen Film: Controversial Books Help Us Learn and Grow

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Rebecca Onstott is one of our 2012 Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest semifinalists. Like what you see? “Like” this video on YouTube and it could become our 2012 People’s Choice Award Winner!

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YFEP Film Contest, “You’re Reading WHAT?!?!” Deadline Extended!

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Teen Free Speech Fighters! There’s still time to enter the Youth Free Expression Project’s annual film contest and potentially win $1,000 cash prize and a $5,000 scholarship to the New York Film Academy. We’ve extended the deadline to November 25, … Continue reading →

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