FAHRENHEIT 451: Insights into today’s epidemic of book banning
R ay Bradbury’s iconic dystopian work Fahrenheit 451 offers compelling insights into today’s epidemic of book banning. The progression of events within the text parallels how this scourge of book bans has unfolded. And, the predictive nature of Bradbury’s observations makes the correlations between them all the more captivating. The work’s opening lines makes it immediately clear that we’re... Read More.
Banned Books Week 2024
T his year’s theme is Freed Between the Lines. Our freedom to explore different perspectives and new ideas is under threat to be sure. But, book bans do more than just restrict our access to stories. They undermine our rights. So, let’s push back against book bans by coming together to celebrate the right to read... and find freedom... Read More.
Help keep our democracy functioning: Vote for the Right to Read
A ccess to diverse books is not only essential to a strong education and a free mind, it’s critical to a healthy democracy. Reading is more than merely the decoding of texts. It’s the main road to basic information exchange, personal development, and the foundation of life-long learning. More importantly, however, reading is our most powerful tool for developing... Read More.