Freedom to Read 2009
Current Censorship Issues in Canada
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In this edition: News Bytes – 25 x 25: Freedom of Expression and Freedom to Read – Freedom of Expression in Canada, 1984–2008: A Chronology – Extraordinary Evil: Another Book Challenged in Toronto Schools – Excerpts From Letters to the Toronto District School Board – Response to the Report of the Special Review Committee Examining Barbara Coloroso’s Extraordinary Evil – Censoring Science and Scientists: The Insite Example
– Meanwhile in Quebec... – CanWest Sues B.C. Pranksters – Harsh Words: Maclean’s Magazine v. the Canadian Islamic Congress – Muslim Students Challenge Maclean’s Magazine – Julian Porter’s View – The National Post Weighs In – Conservatives Use Tax Policy to Keep Filmmakers in Line: Canada’s Bill C-10 – My Tribute to Nancy Fleming – Literacy, Violence, and the Freedom to Read – Little Sister’s Big Battles: A Timeline – Little Sister’s Big Sister: An Interview With Janine Fuller – 2008 Awards for Freedom of Expression/Freedom to Read – Back to My Passion – Information Is Power: Government Censors an Essential Database – The Writers’ Union of Canada and Freedom of Expression: A Retrospective – The Library Push for Workplace Speech
+ Get Involved: Ideas for Educators
Poster
The 2009 Freedom to Read poster, designed by Reva Pomer, features a gallery of designs from 25 years of Freedom to Read Week.
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Clip Art
Download the Freedom to Read Week clip art for making bookmarks, etc.
To download images, right-click on the file name and choose "Save Target As"
clipart2009.tif (8" x 1.5", 2.5 MB)
Credits
Editor: Peter Steven
Consulting Editor: Franklin Carter
Design: Reva Pomer
Poster Design: Reva Pomer
Contributors: Benita Aalto, Jalal Barzanji, Ron Brown, Franklin Carter, Peter Carver, Guy Cribdon, Marc Edge, John Hoey, Heather Lash, Mark Leiren-Young, Charles Montpetit, Cynthia Pay, Julie Payne, Robin Perelle, Toni Samek, Peter Steven
Sponsors
See the complete list of Freedom to Read Week sponsors.
