Banned Books

[close] Banned Literary Dept. is a monthly book club hosted by Briar Road, where we vote on and read thought-provoking, often challenged books that inspire curiosity, dialogue, and foster a diverse community of readers and new perspectives; bridging the worlds of fashion and literature. Through the Banned Literary Dept., we aim to foster a community that champions creative freedom, challenges convention, and advocates for positive change.

[close] As book bans sweep the nation, one great way to push back is to read! Join us virtually on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm to discuss the banned book of the month, and whether or not any book should truly be banned. Hosted by Vanessa Marie. We've switched to online virtual discussions, so make sure to check your messages for the link to join the Zoom meet for the discussions.

[close] Book banning in a violation of intellectual freedom, so once a month we will read a new banned book from the fiction genre to combat censorship in libraries and media.

[close] Many books that are now deemed as classics were once banned at one point in history. Reading such books now, it often feels preposterous that such books were ever considered controversial. Much can be said about the political climate of the time, by examining the books that have been challenged/banned. The goal of this group is to read and discuss books that have been banned and/or challenged here in the U.S. or abroad. Aside from general discussions, there will be opportunities to participate in group reads/discussions. My goal is to read at least 10 banned books a year (*10% of my annual reading goal). The plan is to select one book a month from the ALA's list of most challenged/banned books to read and discuss as a group. Many, if not most, of these selections will be pulled from recent years.