Search Results by tag: Freedom to Read Week

Q&A: Freedom to Read Week with Raziel Reid

In honour of Freedom to Read week, which runs from Feb. 26–March 4, Q&Q spoke to author Raziel Reid, who took part in an FTR event about book censorship in the digital age in Calgary on Feb. 28. Reid ... Read More »

March 3, 2017 | Filed under: Authors, Book culture

Freedom to Read Week isn’t over yet! Events to catch

By Becky Robertson

The Book and Periodical Council's annual Freedom to Read Week, raising awareness of literary censorship and banned or challenged titles, concludes on March 4. Here's a list of events to catch before the week is ... Read More »

March 2, 2017 | Filed under: Events, Libraries

Deborah Campbell wins Freedom to Read Award

By Becky Robertson

Journalist Deborah Campbell is the winner of this year's Freedom to Read Award. The prize is administered by the Writers' Union of Canada in honour of Freedom to Read Week, which runs Feb. 26–March 4. ... Read More »

February 27, 2017 | Filed under: Awards

Freedom to Read Week kicks off with coast-to-coast programming

By Becky Robertson

Canada’s Freedom to Read week kicked off its 32nd annual celebrations on Feb. 21, with events including readings, talks, book clubs, and more hosted nationwide over the following week by the Book and Periodical Council. ... Read More »

February 23, 2016 | Filed under: Book culture, Book news

Take the Freedom to Read quiz

By Q&Q Staff

Organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council, the annual Freedom to Read Week "encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter ... Read More »

February 24, 2015 | Filed under: Book culture

2015 Freedom to Read Award goes to prize’s founder Ron Brown

By Becky Robertson

The Writers' Union of Canada has announced the recipient of the 2015 Freedom to Read Award is the prize's founder, Ron Brown. The award aims to recognize "advocacy on behalf of free expression in Canada." ... Read More »

February 9, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Quiz: challenged books in Canada

By Sue Carter

How well do you know your challenged books? In honour of the 30th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, an annual event organized by the Book and Periodical Council, take a brief quiz about books that have ... Read More »

February 25, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Way to Display! Freedom to Read Week

By Sue Carter

Across Canada, libraries, booksellers, and literacy organizations are hosting events in honour of Freedom to Read Week, which runs ... Read More »

February 28, 2013 | Filed under: Events

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 24-March 1

By Shannon Webb-Campbell

Freedom to Read Week kicks off Feb. 26. For a complete list of national events, visit the program's website. Here's a sample of other literary events happening across the country: Galiano Literary Festival presents a ... Read More »

February 24, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Freedom to Read Week event round-up

By Sue Carter

Much of the debate preceding this year's national Freedom to Read Week (Feb. 20-26) has focused on Alabama publisher NewSouth Books' edited version of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. No doubt this sensitive ... Read More »

February 22, 2011 | Filed under: Book news, Events, Libraries

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Search Results by tag: Freedom to Read Week

Q&A: Freedom to Read Week with Raziel Reid

Freedom to Read Week isn’t over yet! Events to catch

Deborah Campbell wins Freedom to Read Award

Freedom to Read Week kicks off with coast-to-coast programming

Take the Freedom to Read quiz

2015 Freedom to Read Award goes to prize’s founder Ron Brown

Quiz: challenged books in Canada

Way to Display! Freedom to Read Week

Canadian literary event roundup: Feb. 24-March 1

Freedom to Read Week event round-up

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