Celebrate Freedom - Read a Banned Book

Several years in a row, I would make a huge poster for my classroom. The poster included a list of books that were banned somewhere in America.

Currently banned. Like, today.

Books such as Catcher in the Rye, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and my own personal favorite, To Kill a Mockingbird.

The poster also included the words: Free People Read Freely.

My students were encouraged to read at least one of the books, complete a traditional or alternative book report, and turn it in for extra credit.

Banned Books Week is September 29 - October 6.

I still give extra credit. So pick one and tell me about it. Celebrate some freedom yourself.