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.
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.
For earlier versions, see the Freedom to Read Archives.
