Tag: Banned Books

Banned Books art to be displayed next week

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Lilly Casolaro News Editor Troy University Library is gearing up for its annual Banned Books Week from Sunday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Oct. 1. The purpose of the week is to recognize the freedom to read with a focus on diversity. “The freedom of speech and the freedom to read are fundamentally connected,” said Chris Shaffer, dean of library service. “They (the freedoms) are at the core of what it means to be a United States citizen. As citizens of this country, we have the right to think, discuss and…

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Library receives Banned Book grant

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Lilly Casolaro News Editor Abby Taylor Staff Writer Banned Books Week will be recognized at Troy University Libraries on its Alabama campuses from Sept. 25 – Oct. 1. The Dothan, Montgomery and Troy campuses will be united with a central theme of “Diversity” and the slogan “Stand Up for Your Right to Read.” Troy Libraries was one of only six organizations to receive the Freedom to Read Foundation’s Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund $1,000 grant to help fund Banned Books Week. The Freedom to Read Foundation website said that The…

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