November 2009
63 posts
Half-Opened Heavens... →
Of course, Flaubert wrote many more novels and short stories beyond his most famous, banned book. His best-received book was Three Tales, a collection …
Native author Lee Maynard remains as outrageous as... →
Then I thought, hey, I’m in some good company — Twain, Faulkner, Maya Angelou, Shakespeare — they have all had their books banned at some time, …
Book/DVD/Record →
… of the book they were publishing was The Naked Lunch rather than Naked Lunch, … these were among the passages that got the book banned in Boston, …
25 things oto do before you're 25 - By Ashley...
nakedundermyclothes:
Posted November 17, 2009
As your parents are always telling you, it’s important to be responsible. But what parents often forget about being young and cute is that sometimes you just have to do crazy stuff so that you can figure out what the world’s like. So before you grow up and have to worry about boring things like credit scores, here’s a list of things to do. If ...
In which I discuss banning books (supplimental)
queen-of-apology:
I MEAN, SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HELL, LADY. If you don’t talk about that shit, then they’ll never understand why you don’t go running around calling people “nigger”, what.
God, makes me so angry! It’s one thing to make irrational and intolerant statements— like with Harry Potter, what— but something else entirely when you CONTRADICT THE WHOLE MEANING OF THE DAMN BOOK. That was the...
Fabulous Family Reading: Ranking the Best GLBT... →
According to the American Library Association, And Tango Makes Three was the most challenged book of 2006, 2007 and 2008, and the most banned book of 2009. …
Book policy may face challenge →
Hayes’ trial is scheduled to begin early next year and Bartoli and other supporters of Petit, who survived the attacks, want the book banned — or at least …
Obama twitters, &c. -- By: Jay Nordlinger →
The ad says, “Support Freedom of Expression: Buy a Banned Book.” And the ad is for a “human-rights book fair” at the Fordham Law School, New York City, …
Cheshires OKs Petit Book: Board backs town library... →
Longtime board member Joy Hostage said she couldn’t recall a time when a member of the panel sought to have a library book banned the way Bartoli did. …
HOME PLATE: Novel party turns page for library →
Clockwork Orange Tartlet, white chocolate and orange mousse in a mocha crust, will be among Tim Brennan’s “banned book” desserts from Cravings Restaurant …
Book Banned for Publishing Prophet's Picture →
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned a book in which an “imaginary picture” of Prophet Mohammad was printed by the publisher, officials said here today. …
I still don't understand why:
nancyrawwr:
People say “Guess what?” and then the other person goes “What?” and then you just tell them… So what was the point of guessing?
Someone asks, “Can I ask you a question?” Just ask them cuz they’re not gonna be like “No.” unless they’re effed up people.
People ban books when the first amendment said we all have freedom of speech and expression of opinions?
People say “I need to...
'Twilight' vampires send Harry Potter to... →
‘Twilight’ books banned from Oz primary schools for being too racy Melbourne, Sep 12 (ANI): Aussie primary school students have been banned from reading …
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Monday and Today...
nancyrawwr:
Monday was the usual except that I had a deep talk with Giselle. The day was pretty ehh.. Afterschool! I had nothing to do since practice started at 5.. So I went to Wenzell for help on my banned book crap but as usual, we ended up having a very sincere conversation about life. She sooooo gets me! And for her, I will empower myself to be the best I can be. Then she gave me the basic...
My story takes place in the next century
continuities:
where vampires, humans, and wizards and witches all live in the same place. But vampires and wizards are turning evil, and everyone hates them and Harry Potter and Twilight are banned books! YAYAYAYAYYA
And Harry Potter is the divine intervention
Let’s see if this works
Busy Saturday.
rabeckughhhh:
So I woke up to a text from Matt, and he goes “You awake baby? :)” At first when I heard my phone ring I was like omy gosh another tweet -.- and then I checked it… and it was him and I was like awwwe =) I was planning to say Goodmorning right away… but I fell asleep typing “Goodmorning” lmao! puaha
Well today I have a lot to do… tryouts are all day today. I’m planning to tryout...
Thoughts surround me.
laurajeanonline:
I hate how once you put something on the internet. It’s there forever. And even if you delete it, it’s still there. And no matter what, you know someone probably saw it. Idont know. I sometimes wish the past was alterable. I cringe at this thought at the same time. If we could erase things from the internet/erase whomevers memory of that post or comment etc then who’s stopping...
Only if you're |30|23|), haha...
andthencsaid:
I enjoyed today. I came to school, dropped my stuff in the gym, went out to buy breakfast, and sat on the stoop with Tim, Abs, Vianca, Melissa, Jen, Tiff J. and her momma and her momma’s man lol. I ate a butter roll with jelly and a tea with milk and sugar even though they fucked up my tea. I always get tea and sugar no milk, tf. But it tasted goodie anyway.
Then a car passed by...
andthencsaid:
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
This book is about censorship and those who ban books for fear of creating too much individualism and independent thought. In late 1998, this book was removed from the required reading list of the West Marion High School in Foxworth, Mississippi. A parent complained of the use of the words “God damn” in the book. Subsequently, the superintendent...
“Culture is perishing in overproduction, in an avalanche of words, in the madness...”
– The Unbearable Lightness Of Being (via dreamboatcourtney)
ayekay:
I am spending a lot of time with these magazines right now. Illustration + interior design = my future?
Also reading this “banned” book for media literacy.
Today was an interesting conglomeration of events. I don’t think I will say anything else, except that God is good and good at using me when I least want to be used.
A.K.G.
Naked Ladies Reading Banned Books →
daguerreotype:
One of the books included was And Tango Makes Three, a children’s book about two male penguins who raise a baby chick together. It was the most banned book of 2009, which means I need to seek it out the next time I’m at the library.
User generated online museums: useful resources
usergeneratedhistories:
50 Banned Books
This is a great site. Looks at all sorts of books from various genres that have been banned for different reasons including race and gender issues, religion, politics, child protection, sex and the really controversial ones - ”multiple reasons”. Click on the book and find out exactly why the book was banned, see a link to a Wiki site on the issue, a...
This will give a list of banned books in the U.S. →
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The American Library Associations article on... →
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Wikipedia categorizes the banned books by country.... →
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Questions to consider in your research:
llmarston:
- What is intellectual freedom?
- What is the 1st Amendment? How does it play a role in censorship?
- What are some courts’ decisions regarding your book or other books similar to yours?
- Who is doing the book banning?
- What content id most banned? Are there any trends?
- What influences people to ban certain books?
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Your Task:
llmarston:
1. Draw a title of a banned book from the teacher’s basket. Each title will appear twice, you may choose to work with the person who has the same title as you, but you will be responsible for turning in your own work (research notes, and debate points)
2. Conduct research on court decisions & public reactions to the banning of your book. Be sure to be thorough, use...
Websites to start your research:
llmarston:
Research Project Website
This is a good website to start with, it will refresh your memory on how to do a research project and give you clues to help you move concisely through your researching.
First Amendment Center
This website has information you will need to understand the 1st Amendment and how it affects censorship. It also includes court cases in which banning books were...
How does censorship affect me?
msfarrell:
I would like you all to consider the implications of banning a book.
In order to think critically on the subject, you should have some research to support your ideas. Look at the websites below, find some of your own. Visit the library in our school, talk to the librarian about the topic. Visit the local library and do the same. Does either one have a banned book...
Banned books in Malaysia →
aidresources:
myAsylum lists some of the books which were banned in Malaysia by government censors.
50 Banned Books That Everyone Should Read
nainerouge:
Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger. letto a 12 anni.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. letto alle elementari.
Forever by Judy Blume. non lo conosco.
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. manca.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding. è nella lista dei “da prendere”
The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling. non mi piace. letto solo qualche pagina del primo.
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“Culture is perishing in overproduction, in an avalanche of words, in the madness...”
– Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being (via talkingliketurnstiles)
“Today, I read a MLIA about someone’s English class talking about Where’s Waldo...”
– (via leven)
Understanding the Reasoning Behind Banned Books →
maryleaf:
With banned books week upon us, it becomes significant to research further into the realm of banned books so that we can better understand the reasoning behind the prohibitions.
With banned books week upon us, it becomes significant to research further into the realm of banned books so that we can better understand the reasoning behind the prohibitions.
Ban TV for under 2s?
viewsfromthebunker:
Still exploring the wonderful world of twitter and finding myself in unexpected places. It seems to have helped the Guardian to avoid a gagging order and potential court case today, which is highly interesting. Details of the content that the Guardian was not allowed to publish were circulated on Twitter in the blink of a gnat’s eye, and the game was up.
Segueing from the...
Did you know that To Kill A Mockingbird is a...
caitiebarr:
And so is Of Mice and Men.
And Twilight is being challenged!
Cather in the Rye!
Tons of books!!
Banned Books Week and "most challenged titles" of... →
(via nw1406)
So i'm reading this book.
suuuemegan:
for English, for my banned book project called, Go Ask Alice by Anonymous.
it’s pretty, awkward. hah. interesting tho