Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday usually focuses on upcoming books that I am eager to read and share. I cannot possibly predict which upcoming book might be challenged or banned. Considering that 5 of the 10 top ten challenged books have lgbtq characters, future books with lgbtq characters might find themselves on the list. Thankfully, that does not deter authors from telling a story. Remember, we need mirrors and windows in our literature. It is our choice, as readers, which stories we want to spend time with. If a story does not speak to you, close the book. If a story offends you, close the book. Someone once said, a great library has something to offend everyone. We all should enjoy our right to read. Many more than ten books were challenged and/ or banned in 2016. Other reasons for challenging or banning a book are: profanity, violence, risky choices such as drinking or drug use, too sad, differing religious or political viewpoints and unsuited to age-group. Let's celebrate our freedom to read.