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Banned Books Week
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Join us as we talk to Wanda Huffaker and Katie Wegner about Banned Books Week, book challenges, and what you should know about reconsideration requests.
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Read This!
06:17 - Katie Wegner and Wanda Huffaker
07:16 - Banned Books Week
08:09 - Banned vs. Challenged
09:23 - Why are books challenged?
11:00 - Reconsideration Committee
14:50 - How many reconsideration requests do we receive?
16:28 - Reconsideration criteria
19:23 - Where do these criteria come from?
21:41 - Do you think it's important to fight against banning books?
26:54 - Let Freedom Read
30:37 - Favorite Banned or Challenged Books
35:36 - Final Thoughts: Read What You Choose
40:59 - Outro
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