Freedom to Read Kit
Each year, the Freedom of Expression Committee produces a Freedom to Read Kit, suitable for librarians, educators, and anyone else with an interest in preserving free expression. It includes an attractive poster, a 40-page review featuring articles on current censorship issues in Canada and suggested classroom exercises, clip art and other resources.
The Freedom to Read Kit consists of fresh material based on current issues of intellectual freedom – as well as appendices that provide basic information of use to those concerned with the various aspects of the issue. The articles, activities, and suggestions contained in the kit are designed to inform and assist booksellers, librarians, students, educators, and the community at large. We trust the kit will aid all readers in their discussions, studies, and responses to the ways the freedom to read is being challenged today. The materials can be used at any time of year.
If you have suggestions for material to be included in future Freedom to Read Kits, please contact the Freedom of Expression Committee.
» Download the Kit: Freedom to Read 2010 (PDF)
In this edition: News Bytes – The Man Who Knew Too Much – “Son of Sam” Comes to Saskatchewan – Challenges in Every Generation:
Alan Borovoy in Conversation – The Canadian Military Should Break With History and Stop Keeping Secrets – A Brief (Uncensored) History of Comics Censorship in Canada – Censoring Science and Scientists: The Insite Example – The Paradox of the Digital:
Why Net Neutrality Matters – On Being “SLAPPed” Around – Ban Overturned for Children’s Books: Toronto Board Promises More Clarity for Approvals Process – Finding New Grounds to Defend Challenged Novels in Schools – Meanwhile in Quebec . . . – Award-Winning Activists and Writers of 2009 – Sustaining Freedom of Inquiry at the Campus Library – Book Profile: Shakedown – Free Expression Victories of 2009 – Min Sook Lee’s Sedition – Book Profile: Murder Without Borders – Challenged Books
and Magazines – Freedom to Read Week Activities and Events Across Canada 2009
+ Get Involved: Ideas for Educators
Poster
The 2010 Freedom to Read poster was created by award-winning designer David Wyman.
Show Your Support
Order kits and posters
Clip Art
Use Freedom to Read Week clip art to make bookmarks or "shelf-talkers" (cards to insert between books on the shelves in your school or public library or bookstore to catch the patrons' attention) for books included on the Challenged Books List, or other books challenged in your community.
A sheet of clip art is included with Freedom to Read Kits ordered from the Book and Periodical Council.
Or clip art may be downloaded in a format suitable for printing.
Credits
Editor: Peter Steven
Consulting Editor: Franklin Carter
Design: Reva Pomer
Poster Design: David Wyman
Contributors: Ron Brown, Charles Foran, Madison Galloway, Marian Hebb, Anne Jayne, Brad Mackay, Wayne MacPhail, David McKie, Darlene Montgomery, Charles Montpetit, Carol Off, Julie Payne, Toni Samek, Leah Sandals, Caitlin Smith, Richard Swift
Sponsors
See the complete list of Freedom to Read Week sponsors.
For earlier versions, see the Freedom to Read Archives.
