No Excuses Reading Journal for Banned Books

You know what "curiosity did to the cat." Ah, yes; but a cat has nine lives. Satisfaction is sure to "bring you back" when you read some of the most currently and historically challenged books in the United States. Freedom of expression is one of our most cherished rights, along with the freedom to access information. Books are often banned because they challenge the status quo. They disrupt our paradigms and encroach on our comfort-zones. But if we want to make a difference and make our world a better place, we must be willing to be confronted with opposing ideas, learn from history, and sometimes just agree to disagree without hostility. Reading challenged literature can give us insight and understanding into other points of view, even though we might not embrace them. The purpose of this journal is to help you set reading goals and apply what you learn to your own life. Make a list of up to 24 challenged or formerly banned books you want to read over the next year. Reflect on the insights you gain, write them down, and when possible put them into practice. Featuring four pages of reflective fill-in-the-blanks for every book on your list. Blank pages are provided at the end of the journal for extra note-taking. A great resource for avid readers interested in widening their horizons!