In honor of Banned Books Week – September 18th through September 24th, I thought I would do something different this year. I have read a number of books on these lists, and I have spoken out about banning books in past blog posts. I usually discuss totalitarian governments and mention oppression of ideas – topics I am extremely passionate about. I have discussed censorship and the American concept of freedom of speech.
But this year, I have decided to do something different. I chose to highlight a few of the most frequently banned books mentioned by Paste Magazine as some of the most frequently banned and should be read, according to their article from February 2022. I am going to attempt to ignore my previous knowledge of these books and not let them bias me as I attempt to either write a short scene (or even story, if my schedule permits it) or a poem, based on their title alone. Again, I’m hoping to not let my own knowledge of these books affect the fiction or poetry I will write.
I hope you will enjoy my writings this week.
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Isabelle Palerma 
I think this is a beautiful idea and can’t wait to read your thoughts!
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I think it should be interesting. Like I mentioned, I have to make sure that what I already know about these stories is forgotten and I try to write something brand new.
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