POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE – Le 24 février 2025 Du 23 février au 1er mars 2025, les bibliothèques au Canada célèbrent la 41e Semaine de la liberté d’expression. Cette campagne nationale de lutte contre la censure vise à favoriser le libre accès à une pluralité d’idées et de points de vue. L’identité visuelle de cette année comprend des fleurs de papier faites …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2025 Libraries across Canada are celebrating the 41st annual Freedom to Read Week, taking place this year from February 23 to March 1, 2025. This national campaign highlights the importance of freedom of expression, challenges censorship and encourages open access to diverse ideas and perspectives. This year’s campaign visuals feature …
On this day, we are asking champions for intellectual freedom to share a united message on one or more of their social media channels in recognition of Freedom to Read Week at 12:00 pm EST. We have provided sample copy and visuals. This post must include #FTRW25 #FreedomToRead and the link: freedomtoread.ca. We encourage you …
Most Canadians ‘stand with authors … stand with a child’s right to read,’ says writer whose book was pulled Danny Ramadan recalls self-censoring his writing in Syria before his arrival in Canada 10 years ago. Now, as an advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ refugees and an author exploring belonging, displacement and identity, he says navigating book challenges is …
As libraries across North America are caught in the crosshairs of censorship attempts, books targeted by ideological challenges have a home of their own in Ottawa’s public library. The “book sanctuary,” located both online and at the public library’s main branch at 120 Metcalfe St., gives a space for “endangered” books, or titles that have …
The late Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison suggested that many of the attempts to ban or censor her books were “absurd.” As a new wave of censorship crests, this sentiment seems to be a shared one. Authors, illustrators and publishers are looking on with incredulity as new challenges to books surface in massive numbers in the …
Libraries are magical places where a love of reading can be sparked for children, a newcomer can find support to start a new life, or anyone can find connection and respect no matter their background or circumstances. Yet the most powerful role of libraries is the ongoing fight for intellectual freedom. Why our fight for …
In a civilized society, we don’t burn or otherwise destroy or restrict books — even when they make us feel uncomfortable. Freedom to Read Week begins Sunday and that’s a great opportunity to dive in to the Ottawa Public Library’s new report on requests to ban books. I emerged with a lovely, encouraging picture of our …
For the Love of Libraries “Any book worth banning is a book worth reading” – Isaac Asimov. This month Canada is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, taking place February 18 to 24. This week aims to raise awareness about censorship and access to printed materials. This month at the library you …
In 2024, Freedom to Read Week began Feb. 18 and ends on Feb. 24. Freedom to Read Week is one of the most important weeks of the year for libraries across Canada. This annual national event aims to encourage Canadians “to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom,” according to the official website. This year, …