I will do anything to help celebrate MY freedom to read! That means whatever *I* choose! You would be amazed at just how many books are either banned and/or challenged! When I began research for Banned Books Week, I was astonished! I can't express just how important it is to celebrate the freedom to read what you (as an individual) choose! I wish there wasn't a need to even have this week. But, because there is, just like any other topic of importance, knowledge is basically the key.
So what is Banned Books Week?
According to the ALA - Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States.
There is also a great page on the same ALA site that tells a little bit about the difference between "banned" and "challenged" books. Here's what they have to say.
A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. Due to the commitment of librarians, teachers, parents, students and other concerned citizens, most challenges are unsuccessful and most materials are retained in the school curriculum or library collection.
This is barely touching on the surface of Banned Books and why we need this very special week! I would like to post more links during the week to keep you updated! For now take a look at the LIST of Classics that are either challenged and/or banned! Sad, isn't it? A list of more recent books can be found HERE. This is where MY GIVEAWAY comes in!!
J.K Rowling's much LOVED Harry Potter Series has been challegened for it's use of witchcraft, sorcery and dealings with the occult. On the other side of the coin, it's also one of the fastest selling, most anticipated and loved series available for both children and adults alike!
So, to kick off BBW, I'm going to be giving away the ENTIRE HARRY POTTER PAPERBACK BOX SET 1-7 - which includes the most recently published "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows"!
Here's a Little Bit about that set and what it contains!
Product Description:
Now for the first time ever, J.K. Rowling’s seven bestselling Harry Potter books are available in a stunning paperback boxed set! The Harry Potter series has been hailed as “one for the ages” by Stephen King and “a spellbinding saga’ by USA Today. And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.” This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages!
Included in the set:
All seven phenomenal Harry Potter paperback books by best selling author J.K. Rowling are available together for the first time in an elegant paperback boxed set!
Set Includes:
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
This set was published by SCHOLASTIC on July 7, 2009 and I'd like to send a Huge THANK YOU out to My Wonderful Friends Over At SCHOLASTIC for Making this Giveaway Possible! NO BOOK SHOULD EVER BE BANNED! READ! SPEAK! KNOW!
ONE LUCKY Reader Will WIN
Courtesy of Scholastic Books and Park Avenue Princess!
This Contest is Open to Residents of the U.S. and Canada
The Prize Will Be Shipped Directly
To You From (Scholastic) The Publisher!
What does that mean? No P.O. Boxes (Please)!
How Do you Win?
It's Simple!
You must follow MY Blog With Google Friend Connect
Just Hit the Follow Button!
That Way I Can See You and Know You Are One of My Readers!
(I Know this only works with Blogger)
So, IF you're a WordPress Blog, Please Tell Me
HOW You Follow Park-Avenue Princess!
All Entries MUST be in By Midnight October 16th (EST)
WINNERS Drawn on (or around) the 17th!
Extra Ways to Win!
Remember! You MUST be a FOLLOWER with GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT
or Extra Entries Do Not Count!
I'd Like to Thank Scholastic Books
for making this Giveaway possible!
Also, Because of the "Royal Giveaway" coming up, I recommend
that you Subscribe to My Feed and/or Follow Me On Twitter!
That Way, You Will Not Miss Important Announcements!
This is Not Required to Enter This Giveaway - Choice Is Yours!
I NEED YOU TO SPREAD THE WORD!
+5 If you TWEET About This Giveaway (daily)
+10 If you Follow Me @APrkAvePrincess on TWITTER!
+15 If you blog about this Giveaway in it's own post!
+20 If you Put My Button On Your Blog and Link Back!
Try to Separate your entries one per post!
(+20 For each and every NEW follower you bring me)
They just have to mention that they are new and you sent them!
Good Luck and HAVE FUN!!
Thank you ALL for Stopping By!
I Want You To Know That I Appreciate You ALL
and Have A Whole Lot To Celebrate!
Without you, your comments and input, this blog
wouldn't be able to continue to grow!
KISSES - x0xx
