Reader Camille DeSumma feels some of the books 'help combat the dangerous atmosphere of close-mindedness'
SooToday received the following letter to the editor from Camille DeSumma in response to an earlier letter regarding a list of banned, challenged books.Ms. Carmichael states that she was able to teach five books on the banned or challenged list, which is great. It is something she should be incredibly proud of, as my teachers had a significant impact on my love of reading. I still remember most of the books I was taught in elementary school and even later in high school.
The Book and Periodical Councils' "Freedom to Read Week" is an incredible event that "encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom." A community that shuts out diverse ideas or diverse works of art is a community committed to the perpetuation of ignorance.
Books by authors such as Toni Morrison, who crafted gorgeous prose on the African American experience, Ray Bradbury, the renowned science-fiction writer, and Margaret Atwood, whose works tackle relevant social issues, are frequently being banned from school libraries. It may sound dramatic, but these stories help change the world. They help combat the dangerous atmosphere of closed-mindedness, which can have a devastating impact on society.
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