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Banned Books Lesson Plans and Classroom Resources

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Christina DeVoss from Smithsonian Student Travel

Here are a few lesson plans and classroom resources regarding banned books and censorship: Examining Challenged and Banned Books helps students think critically and use persuasive writing to explain their perspective on books from the American Library Association’s list of … Keep reading …

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Banned Books Week 2011

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Christina DeVoss from Smithsonian Student Travel

The Coralville Public Library in Coralville, IA, created a banned book display in which volunteers read books that are banned in schools or libraries in America.  All this week citizens across the country are coming together to celebrate the right … Keep reading …

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