The Book and Periodical Council has declared February 26 – March 3 Freedom to Read Week! Each year, countless books and magazines are challenged on the basis of their content. This week is meant to bring awareness to these challenges and celebrate our freedom to read them, regardless of social opposition.

Check the list of challenged publications this year and see which of your favourites (old and new) were challenged and why!

February 20 to 26, 2011 is Freedom to Read Week, an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Additional resources are available on the Library’s website – please take this opportunity to celebrate your freedom to read!