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Banned Books Week celebrates one of the most basic freedoms in a democratic society — freedom from censorship.  Since its inception in 1982, it has reminded us that while not every book is intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves.  The theme for this year’s observance is “Closing Books Shuts Out Ideas . . . Closes Possibilities . . . Limits Understanding.”   The LSU Libraries exhibit will extend beyond Banned Books Week to assure that everyone has an opportunity to view it.

Browse the exhibit to learn about the most challenged books and authors of 2007 including award winners and books challenged in Louisiana as well as the most challenged book of the 21st century.  Celebrate the first amendment and intellectual freedom with those who elect to open a banned book.  Pick up a bookmark and a list of banned or challenged books.  You will be surprised by some of the titles!

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Related Campus Activities

Virtual Tour – Coming soon! Watch for the link to photographs of the exhibit which will be posted on the LSU Libraries web page.

When: September 25, 2008, and 3 p.m.

Where: Government Documents/ Microforms Department, Room 53 of Middleton Library

What: In conjunction with LSU’s 2008 Summer Reading Program, Middleton Library will host a talk and discussion of political events relating to the graphic novel Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi. The featured speaker will be Professor Mark Gasiorowski of LSU’s Political Science Department. Dr. Gasiorowski specializes in Middle Eastern Politics. Light refreshments will be provided