Lois Lowry, who was honored at NCAC’s annual gala this year, described herself as a rather unlikely target for censorship. Indeed, Lowry’s books have been challenged for decades. In their “100 most frequently challenged books by decade” list, the ALA... Lois Lowry, who was honored at NCAC’s annual gala this year, described herself as a rather unlikely target for censorship. Indeed, Lowry’s books have been challenged for decades. In their “100 most frequently challenged books by decade” list, the ALA... Lois Lowry, who was honored at NCAC’s annual gala this year, described herself as a rather unlikely target for censorship. Indeed, Lowry’s books have been challenged for decades. In their “100 most frequently challenged books by decade” list, the ALA... Lois Lowry, who was honored at NCAC’s annual gala this year, described herself as a rather unlikely target for censorship. Indeed, Lowry’s books have been challenged for decades. In their “100 most frequently challenged books by decade” list, the ALA... Lois Lowry, who was honored at NCAC’s annual gala this year, described herself as a rather unlikely target for censorship. Indeed, Lowry’s books have been challenged for decades. In their “100 most frequently challenged books by decade” list, the ALA...

Lois Lowry, who was honored at NCAC’s annual gala this year, described herself as a rather unlikely target for censorship. Indeed, Lowry’s books have been challenged for decades. In their “100 most frequently challenged books by decade” list, the ALA cites The Giver at #11 between 1990 and 1999 and at #23 between 2000 and 2009. 

 Watch Lowry’s full remarks here.     

Jan. 5 2016
#the giver #lois lowry #anti censorship #freedom of speech
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