I'm part of the Banned Books Week Blog Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. Thanks so much for putting this blog hop together, Kathy! When I last checked, more than 200 blogs had signed up, each with a giveaway or some sort of information about Banned Books Week.
I'm celebrating with a giveaway of the set of Twilight books, on the list of challenged reads for several years. NOTE: This giveaway's open to U.S. residents only, sorry.
To enter, all you need to do is comment on this post, and be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. The blog hop runs through Oct. 1, so I'll announce a winner on Oct. 2.
You can find lists of books challenged by year here.
You can find more information at the Banned Books Week site, or at the American Library Association.
60 comments:
Excellent! Thank you so much for being a part of this. I still flip out a bit that this form of censorship is around in this day and age. argle bargle anyhoo! I am so thankful that my parents let me read what I wanted, anything under an "X" rating. It allowed me to find and love my own reading style without limitations.
So glad to another person who is participating. I'll have mine posted tomorrow.
No need to enter me in the giveaway.
I also read anything I wanted when I was a teen. In fact, one teacher asked me if my mother knew what I was reading. I just looked at her ... couldn't figure out why she would ask me such a question!
reading_frenzy at yahoo dot com
I have always, since my teen years, read whatever I wanted to, and I guess I always will.
Banning books is childish, churlish, and plain stupid.
Banning books to me makes no sense. If someone wants to read a banned book they will find a way to get it. Thanks for participating, love your selection.
spyblue78(at)gmail.com
AWESOME GIVEAWAYYY!
courtnut1990 at yahoo dot com
KNOCK KNOCK....WHO'S THERE?....BEATS....BEATS WHO?....BEATS ME (LOL) THAT GETS ME EVERY TIME
gaby891@yahoo.com
I LOVE BANNED BOOK!!! (FOR THOSE WHO DON'T CAN SUCK IT)
gaby011421@yahoo.com
Thanks for the chance into this giveaway.
unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com
It's amazing what books they consider "banned" - some great ones
msboatgal at aol.com
Awesome giveaway!
It's so sad that people still wish to force their ideas on others. Books should be the last thing they worry about.
Banning books is wrong no matter how you look at it.
jennifer(@)fictitiousmusings(dot)com
wow when i went to school they were on the required list to read, thanks for having this tour.
Julie
jbarrett5 at cox.net
Thank you!
chelle2006 @ aol.com
-Michelle
Awesome giveaway. Enter me please!
sixteenpaperhearts at hotmail.com
awesome giveaway!!
americangirlie1991 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the great giveaway!
GFC- audreyclair
thebookanalyst[at]hotmail[dot]com
Wonderful giveaway! I was lucky as a teen to have been able to freely enjoy books like Go Ask Alice and Are You There God, Its Me Margaret. I want to be sure my own kids continue to have the same freedom!
Donna @ The Happy Booker
ahappybooker at gmail dot com
It's hard to believe what some people consider offensive. Thanks for the giveaway and for supporting banned books.
mryward(at)yahoo(dot)com
It's hard to believe what some people consider offensive. Thanks for the giveaway and for supporting banned books.
mryward(at)yahoo(dot)com
Jessica
jessicawedwards@gmail.com
Not entering giveaway but wanted to thank you for your post.
The American Library Association website for banned/challenged books--short list for classics only--includes To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; 1984, by George Orwell; A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway; Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell; and Sophie’s Choice, by William Styron. The first four were required reading in my school days.
A commenter on Murder She Writes, however, took me aback by mentioning the Bible, which of course is banned in some places.
Such a great post. I didn't realize Twilight was on the list. This is my favorite book series! It is so nice to see who what people are thinking about the banned book week, and standing up for our books!!
THank you!
lnhittle(at)gmail(dot)com
I came by to personally thank you for participating this year!
Jen
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jess
romanceaholic at gmail dot com
Count me in please!
-Britt T.
wanderinglilly77AThotmailDOTcom
AWESOME!! Thanks for being apart of this amazing event. It's very important to me! My small town LOVES to challenge books at our library!
hk11kira (@) gmail (.) com
Thank you for the giveaway.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
Thanks for participating in the giveaway. I do not understand why most of these books were banned or challenged.
Judy
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re-posting my previous comment! Thanks for the giveaway!
lisbethd129[at]ymail[dot]com
Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
I'm a follower on GFC-Lisa Richards
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Thanks for hosting this giveaway! I have listened to these books on tape and would love to have paper copies. riann216 (at) gmail (dot) com.
Thank you for the links in your post. No need to enter me in the giveaway - I already have that series.
great giveaway! i love this series!
spicedice45@gmail.com
Thanks I hate the idea that someone thinks they can tell me what I can and cannot read... lisapeters at yahoo cot com I follow Lisa GFC thanks
Thank you for this awesome giveaway!
couponcookie at gmail dot com
I read anything I can get my hands on, thank you for the giveaway. edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom
I have these books, so no need to count me for the giveaway -- I just wanted to leave a comment to say bravo on your participation in Banned Book Week!!
Thanks for the chance to be included for your giveaway. I am glad I have the choice to read any books I choose.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Awesome giveaway. Please count me in. I have been wanting to read these books.
Crystal816[at]hotmail[dot]com
What an awesome giveaway!! Thanks so much for the chance to win
POWER TO THE BOOKS!!
jmluker at winco dot net
thanks for the giveaway.
books shouldnt be banned, its just silly.
nightsky1102(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the fab giveaway!
GFC follower = Juana Esparza
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Thanks for the great giveaway. I have always been encouraged to read all types of books and many of my favorites are among the banned books lists.
mia at jacobsracing dot com
Thanks for participating in the BBW hop!
Thanks so much for this great giveaway! I've always read what I wanted. My parents just liked the fact that I enjoyed reading. If you put limitations on it, then kids won't want to pick up any books!
xxsquigglesxx(At)Gmail(dot)com
Thanks so much for this great giveaway... I do not agree with banning any books...
april@pinebelt.net
Wow, what a generous giveaway! Thank you so much! :D
Karaliene24[@]gmail[.]com
Thanks a bunch!
ashtreygonesmokeya@yahoo.com
Cool giveaway. Thank you for the chance.
supaflychikenpi2 AT gmail DOT com
I actually have read only one book from the Twilight Series, which obviously the first book. I'm giving myself a chance to read the series. I really hope the books are way way better than the movies. Thank you for the giveaway.
-Danah
icrave13@hotmail.com
thanks for the amazing giveaway! :D amazing_alex.0818[at]yahoo[dot]com
Thank you so much :D
kimyunalesca(at)yahoo(dot)com
I'm speechless. I'm like screaming inside. All I can say is Thank You! Thanks for this excellent giveaway :)
Email: osnapitzAngiex3 [AT] aol [DOT] com
Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in this hop :)
I've been wanting to read these books forever.
monagargATyahooDOTcom
Thanks for the chance!
mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net
Thanks for spreading the word on banned books! I also love the Twilight series. Banning books is for the narrow minded and comes from fear.
Nikki Oz
gikkinikki30@yahoo.com
Thanks for being a part of the blog hop. Thanks for the giveaway.
raynekitten@gmail.com
Thanks for the giveaway!
gfc- Katie
katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com
Thanks for participating, everyone! So glad to see such great support for banned books.
I've tossed everyone's name into a bowl, and my daughter drew out...
CrystalGB!
Congrats Crystal! I'll be emailing you today for your mailing address.
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