In 1982, the first week of October was designated as Banned Books Week. During that year, First Amendment and library activist Judith Krug worked with the Association of American Publishers to bring attention to banned books in America after a surge in the number of challenged works. Since then, every year, libraries, publishers, authors and schools around the country have celebrated the freedom to read. Click to read a multimedia package featuring Gunn staff members’ perspectives on the week.
Banned books week: staff shares experiences regarding reading, teaching challenged texts
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Maddie Cheung, 澳门六合彩内幕资料 Editor
Senior Maddie Cheung is a centerfold editor on The Oracle and has been on staff since August 2022. She loves reading cheesy romance novels, crying over C-dramas and listening to music in her free time.
Violet Tivol, Reporter
Junior Violet Tivol is a reporter for The Oracle. Outside of school, you can find her writing puzzles, playing board games or sports, watching movies or trying new foods.
Charlotte Qian, News Editor
Junior Charlotte Qian is a news editor for The Oracle. In her spare time between writing articles and designing layouts, she enjoys playing with her lizard, volunteering and golfing.
Safina Syed, Features Editor
Senior Safina Syed is a features editor and SEC liaison for The Oracle and has been on staff since January 2021. When she's not reporting, you can find her listening to music, reading and cooking.