Kick-0ff events took place on September 25th and celebration will continue through October 2nd. Over 200 participants attended Chicago's kick-off event in the city’s historic Bughouse Square. Recognizing Banned Books Week is a way to celebrate the freedom to read. This began in 1982 because of a sudden increase in the number of challenged books. ALA defines a challenge as "an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group."Ideas for and information about Banned Books Week can be seen here, and a listing of events by state is also available.
Photo of the Lakeview Branch Banned Books Week display courtesy of Madison Public Library.
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