Los Angeles Libraries Celebrate Banned Books Week 2023
Staff Report / LAXlocal.org
Libraries in Los Angeles are celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, highlighting the top ten most challenged books of 2023. According to the Los Angeles Public Library, these books have faced significant scrutiny and censorship efforts. For more information on reading lists and resources, residents can visit lapl.org/banned. The campaign emphasizes that "Free people read freely."
Source: Los Angeles Public Library | Los Angeles CA | Facebook
Source Type: Library
Source Location: Los Angeles
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