Freedom to Read Kit 2004 – 20th Anniversary Edition
In this edition: PEN Canada: Champion of Exiled Writers – Drums Across the Border: Implications of the Patriot Act for Canada – Words on Trial: Recently Challenged Books in Canada – A Look Back: The Origins of Freedom to Read Week – June Callwood Remembers – Robert Fulford on Hate Speech – Educators' Unit – and more...
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Poster
The 20th anniversary Freedom to Read Kit features a new poster by award-winning designer David Wyman.
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Credits
Author: Peter Carver
Editor: Franklin Carter
Kit designer: Reva Pomer
Poster designer: David Wyman
Sponsors
See the complete list of Freedom to Read Week sponsors.
Order the Kit and Poster
Show your support for Freedom to Read Week by ordering the 20th anniversary poster and the print version of the Freedom to Read Kit.
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Download the Kit
Download the complete 2004 Freedom to Read Kit, including news updates, articles, and the Educators' Unit.
» Freedom to Read Kit (PDF)
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Download the Clip Art
Download the Freedom to Read Week clip art for making bookmarks and displays.
» English dates: JPEG | PDF
» French dates: JPEG | PDF
Download the Appendices
How to Observe Freedom to Read Week
Suggestions about how public librarians, booksellers, educators, students, and members of the community can mark the twentieth anniversary of Freedom to Read Week in 2004.
Bannings and Burnings in History
Some of the most controversial books in history are now regarded as classics. The Bible and works by Shakespeare are among those that have been banned over the past two thousand years. Here is a selective timeline of book bannings, burnings, and other censorship activities.
Challenged Books List
This selective list provides information on more than 100 books that have been challenged in the past 21 years.
Netlinks
A list of Web sites on intellectual freedom.
Resource List
A list of books, articles, and other resources on freedom of expression.
Statement of Freedom of Expression
A statement of the basic tenets of the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council.
Case Studies on Book Challenges
Each year new challenges are made to books, magazines, and other print materials in Canada. We strive to keep accurate, up-to-date records of challenges to print materials in Canada because we feel it is important to maintain the principles of intellectual freedom. You can help us collect and distribute such information.
Reconsideration Form
Are you ready for the censor? Public librarians, teacher-librarians, school principals, and teachers need to be prepared for the appearance of individuals or groups who object to publications in the library or the classroom.
Cumulative Index
A list of articles and resources that appeared in previous Freedom to Read kits over the past 21 years.
Darts and Laurels
Darts and Laurels is an annual "report card" presented by the Council's Freedom of Expression Committee to award darts to those who threaten and laurels to those who defend intellectual freedom in Canada.
» Darts and Laurels 2004
