
Banned Books Week continues to inspire passionate discussion and debate within the book blogging community!
On our post
where we talk about Natalie's post on Mindful Musings regarding Dr. Scroggins wanting to ban
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Carol T (buddyt) had one of our most thought-provoking comments.
"While I agree totally that banning books is the action of a cretin, I worry that by giving so much time and blog posts to Scroggins we are only doing what he wants! Namely giving him publicity and inadvertantly helping him spread his childish views.Carol T"
That's definintely something to think about!
We responded:
"We understand your point - it kind of brings up the adage that "any publicity, even bad publicity is good publicity"- but we hope that the information gets to people who don't believe in banning books and inspires them to speak out and/or support banned books. We hear a lot of people say they didn't realize a book they know, and perhaps was a favorite, was banned, and can't understand why it was banned. Making people aware (who may not be) and who don't believe in banning books, might cause them to take some positive action. It's important to get the information out there and then let people make their own decisions - kind of like getting the books printed and letting people decide for themselves what they want to read!"
Thanks, Carol! We love our Followers/Commentors - they're so smart!
And again, when it comes to YA we passionately encourage parents to take an interest (research and even read!) what books are available to your kids and what they're reading! It's a way for parents and kids to bond and promotes discussion!
And again, when it comes to YA we passionately encourage parents to take an interest (research and even read!) what books are available to your kids and what they're reading! It's a way for parents and kids to bond and promotes discussion!
Now, it's your turn -
IN YOUR OPINION...
Are we helping Scroggins promote banning books by giving him publicity?
NOTE: Since putting together this post we've found out from Natalie that the banned books have a waiting list at the local libraries and Missouri State University students made it on the news when they took up the cause - check out the video below.