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The last week of September is designated as Banned Books Week in the U.S. by the American Library Association to call attention to the fact that each year, books are challenged, burned and banned. Middle Grade Monday features George by Alex Gino. George was Gino's debut novel and was published in 2015. (Click here for my review of the arc.) It is the story of a fourth grader who wants to be cast as Charlotte in the school play. It is one of the first novels to feature a transgender character in middle grade fiction and, for that reason was one of the top ten banned or challenged book of 2016 and 2017. It was #1 for 2018.
Reading should be a matter of choice. Individuals may choose not to read a book for any reason. If you are a child, your parent may limit the type of book you are allowed to read. Individuals may not and should not demand the removal of books or limit access to materials for others. Celebrate your freedom to read.
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