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Barbara Adams, associate professor in the Department of Writing, describes the book she chose to read from at the Banned Books event on Oct. 3. Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Gannett Center to read banned books and discuss ways to combat censorship.

Community speaks out against censorship during Banned Books Week event

By Kaeleigh Banda, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2023
With rising rates of book banning and censorship, libraries throughout the United States, including in the Ithaca community, have planned events to recognize Banned Books Week from Oct. 1–7.
From left, “The Catcher in the Rye,” “The Lorax,” “Persepolis,” “The Kite Runner” and “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” are included on banned books lists in high schools. Ithaca College will host its first Banned Books Read Out.

College to participate in Banned Books Week

By Vicky Wolak, Chief Copy Editor • September 6, 2013
This year, Ithaca College will celebrate Banned Books Week by raising awareness for censorship by hosting a Banned Books Read Out on Sept. 26.
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