Banned Books Week is coming up — it takes place from Oct. 5-11 In honor of this, Penguin Random House will be bringing its Banned Wagon to libraries and indie bookstores in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, giving away 30 titles that are currently banned or challenged in parts of the U.S. These include "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou, "Hair Love" by Matthew A. Cherry, and "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank. “This week is not just for celebration—it’s about action,” said Skip Dye, Chair of Penguin Random House’s Intellectual Freedom Taskforce. “By standing together as publishers, authors, educators, librarians, students, and readers, we can ensure that shelves remain filled with diverse ideas and perspectives, and that the next generation grows up with the freedom to explore them.” Here's more from BookRiot.
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