"The books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame."
Oscar Wilde
From the top of my head to the tips of my toes, you will
find every inch of my body resonating with passion. Most of the time I struggle
to keep it under control. I brake for
squirrels. I lend an ear to people in need. I voice outrage when groups of people are oppressed. I’m not a person who
fits in a box or welcomes silence. I’m wild, loving, and opinionated.
Lyndon B. Johnson
One of my biggest indignations is censorship. It really boils my blood when the choice to read is taken away. Last week, readers across America celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read. Growing up, I’ve been lucky
enough to read what I wanted to read without hindrance. I think everyone deserves
that right. Anyone who wants to take away that right is afraid, afraid of the
power of words, ideas, and individuality.
Don’t be afraid. Open up dialogue with friends and family.
Discuss controversial subjects and books. Learn. Understand that the world isn’t
black and white.
"Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear."
Harry S. Truman, message to Congress, August 8, 1950
In the spirit of standing up against censorship and voicing
opinions, check out what a few famous authors have to say about it: “Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors Sound Off About Banned Books and Censorship”
Did you do anything special for Banned Books Week?
