Celebrating Special Bookish Weeks

This week I wanted to alert readers to two special weeks for libraries and books. The paragraphs below are from the September 2008 issue of the online newsletter TeenReads.com.

"September 27th - October 4th is Banned Books Week. This year's theme is Celebrating the Freedom to Read." If you’re not familiar with this bookish celebration, it’s the time when libraries across recognize how great it is to have access to all kinds of books --- even if they’re controversial. Lots of people try to campaign for certain books to be pulled off of library and school shelves, but librarians fight to keep them available. Find out more at and check out which books are the most hotly divisive… you might be surprised what some people think you shouldn’t be reading!"

"Teen Read Week is fast approaching. From October 12th-18th, the American Library Association's Young Adults division is celebrating teen readers and all the great books being published for young adults. Find out how public and school libraries are celebrating, and vote for your favorite books at .