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Jennifer W wrote: "Do we want to limit the banned books to YA or would adult books count as well?"I'd say either, as long as they are on the list- what do you think?
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Dang, I read The Dust of 100 Dogs last month...it would have worked for the Pirate character. Just checking will MG books work for banned/challenged books?
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Can I use "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie?http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs....
I never knew that the Gossip Girl series has been frequently challenged. I've been meaning to read the books anyway so I'll pick one up at the library. :)
Just finished reading Speak, which is one of the top 100 books challenged from 2000-2009 according to the site above. It really was a powerful book and one that a lot of teenage girls should read.
Cathy wrote: "Can I use "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie?http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs...."
Sure!
Completed Tasks: SeptemberTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
One of the most challenged books and one of my favorites ever.
Points Earned this month: 2
Total Points: 44
Hi Kellee!Just read Bridge to Terabithia and The Adventures of Captain Underpants, which were both on the Banned Book list. :)
I also read The Adventures Of Super Diaper Baby, which also made it on the Banned Book List... why all the hatred towards Dav Pilkey? I can't keep these books on my shelves at school!
Kristen wrote: "I also read The Adventures Of Super Diaper Baby, which also made it on the Banned Book List... why all the hatred towards Dav Pilkey? I can't keep these books on my shelves at school!"I don't really know why people have such a hatred for him- I think they just don't get the humor. They got sticks up their butts :P
How was Super Diaper Baby?
Tons of fun! I can see why these books are never in at my school library. :)
I re-read Speak in honor of Banned Books Week as well as to support Laurie Halse Anderson after the whole post by Scroggins. Points for September: 2
New total: 9
Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "I re-read Speak in honor of Banned Books Week as well as to support Laurie Halse Anderson after the whole post by Scroggins. Points for September: 2
New total: 9"
Ugh- Scroggins... >:(
Agreed Scroggins=ugh!!!
What was the post by Scroggins? I missed that.Alyson (Kid Lit Frenzy) wrote: "I re-read Speak in honor of Banned Books Week as well as to support Laurie Halse Anderson after the whole post by Scroggins.
Points for September: 2
New total: 9"
Here is the link:http://www.news-leader.com/article/20...
And Halse Anderson's response on her blog:
http://madwomanintheforest.com/this-g...
And here is a website that some folks from Twitter started after the whole thing sprung up:
http://speakloudly.org/
Completed Tasks: SeptemberPirates! by Celia Rees 9/26/10
Nation by Terry Pratchett 9/29/10
Points Earned this month: 4
Total Points: 46
I read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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\The Great GatsbyPoints Earned: 2
Total Points: 42
I read Speak 9/22/2010Points Earned: 2
Total Points: 15
I have been trying to finish Isle of Swords, but it hasn't worked out. Work has completely taken over the last two weeks of my life. :S
Completed Tasks: SeptemberWitch Child by Celia Rees 9/30/10
Points Earned this month: 5
Total Points: 47
I understand Vicki- I had 2 more books I wanted to read for this month and it just didn't happen. Life sometimes gets in the way... :(
Kellee wrote: "Completed Tasks: SeptemberPirates! by Celia Rees 9/26/10
Nation by Terry Pratchett 9/29/10
Points Earned this month: 4
Total Points: 46"
How was Nation? I'm planning on reading it later (this month, I think.)
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On a totally different note - are we even remotely surprised by Scroggins? It's obvious he has an agenda, his "outrage" about Speak was simply furthering it, not actually aimed at the book, I think.
Nation was... interesting. Worth reading, definitely. Makes you think. Overall fun and adventurous, but sometimes very deep.
So, pretty much a typical Pratchett book. :)
Jesi wrote: "So, pretty much a typical Pratchett book. :)"It was my first, but from what I've heard- yes.
vicki_girl wrote: "I read Speak 9/22/2010Points Earned: 2
Total Points: 15
I have been trying to finish Isle of Swords, but it hasn't worked out. Work has completely taken over t..."
Vicki -
I adored Isle of Swords . . . hope things slow down for you soon so you can finish it! :D
Arya wrote: "Vicki - I adored Isle of Swords . . . hope things slow down for you soon so you can finish it! :D"
I just finished it yesterday. I was on vacation last week, so I got some catch-up time. I really enjoyed it! I have the sequel as well and hope to start it soon. :)
Also, I used the Isle of swords bookmark you made me a few rounds ago...
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...
It was so cool to have a matching bookmark! :)
Oh sooooooo awesome! I forgot about that! I am so happy you enjoyed it! :D
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September 2010- Banned Books Week & Talk Like a Pirate Day: Read a book which is on the Frequently Challenged List OR read a book which takes place on a boat OR read a book with a pirate as a character.