Join the Rebel Reader Tournament!

iSchool students! Banned Books Week is Sept. 24-30! During that week, ALA will host the Rebel Reader Twitter Tournament. Complete action items on Twitter using the hashtag #RebelReader to be entered into a drawing to win literary prizes! Feel free to tweet @ ALASC SJSU as well! Here’s how to participate in the drawing (taken from ALA.org):         Take a selfie…

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Recap for Banned Books Week 2015

Thank you everyone who participated and supported Banned Books Week.  Below is a recap of what ALASC was able to accomplish on social media: Monday, September 28th: Take pictures of yourself with your favorite banned book.  Check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for pictures of the board members' favorite banned books. Tuesday, September 29:Post a quote from your favorite…

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Banned Books Week September 27th-October 3rd

We are excited to announce the arrival of Banned Books week, a yearly tradition that celebrates the freedom to read. The ALA has a plethora of resources on Banned Books week but we wanted to alert all of you out there to check out this specific page on Frequently Challenged Books. This page has links to books banned in specific…

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Banned Books Week 2013

This year from September 22-September 28, we demonstrate our support for free speech throughout the US and around the world, by participating in a Virtual Read Outs for banned and challenged books. ALASC and SLIS of San Jose State University invite you all to attend our Virtual Read Out! September 27, 2013 we will be hosting a Banned Books Read…

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Banned Books Week Poster Contest

Please look over the posters below and vote for your favorite on this form.  Voting will take place throughout the week and we’ll announce a winner on Friday October 5th via email and social media!                                                  …

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