In a 'stand against censorship,' New York City's libraries have started a reading challenge featuring books banned at other institutions across the country.
In a"stand against censorship," New York City's libraries have started a reading challenge featuring books banned at other institutions across the country.features 10 books selected by librarians with the hope of combatting the growing trend to ban books by highlighting the stories of identities and perspectives most threatened by this form censorship.
The city's libraries aim to"make a statement against censorship and organized efforts to erase identities, and to connect New Yorkers with a book that they will not only enjoy, but can help develop understanding and empathy— the tools needed to fight ignorance and hate." The Banned Books Challenge runs for a month -- from May 23 to June 26 -- during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and LGBTQ Pride Month. The libraries point out the books targeted for censorship often focus on race, LGBTQ+ issues, religion and history.
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