Category Archives: Talking Books

Reading lists and reviews.

Yes, Someone Even Tried To Ban Winnie The Pooh

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

Seriously, Winnie the Pooh is on the list of books that people have tried to have removed from the shelves.  Winnie the Pooh and Charlotte’s Web owe their status on the list of books that people have attempted to ban … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Author’s Responses

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

One of the interesting things about Banned Books Week to me is the author’s response to finding out that their work is either on the list or is being challenged. Dav Pilkey has responded with a video that suggests what … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week – Bone By Jeff Smith

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

I will readily admit that graphic novels do not make it on my radar screen these days. The last time I picked up a comic book was when I bought and Archie and Veronica comic book for my daughter. Let’s just … Continue reading →

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2014 Banned Books Week – The Graphic Novel

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

This year marks the 32nd year that Banned Books Week has been celebrated. For the first time, the group is focusing on graphic novels and comic books as forms that are often challenged. On the list of the 10 top … Continue reading →

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

The following is a guest post from the wonderful Julia Tomiac.  Please follow the links at the end of the post to her blog.  You won’t be sorry!   I scare easily. When I took my son to see Divergent, during … Continue reading →

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