Light refreshments will be served following the program. Parking is available in the Carnegie garage at Forbes Avenue and S. Craig Street. Marshall Banned Books Week reminds Americans not to take the precious democratic freedom for granted. Each year hundreds of books are challenged or asked to be removed from school or library shelves. Most challenged titles include the popular Harry Potter series of fantasy books for children by R.K. Rowling.
Complaints come from parents and others who believe the books promote witchcraft in children.
Why the Caged Bird Sings . For further information about the Freedom to Read, please visit the websites below. Banned Books Week Read why the American Library Association celebrates Banned Books Week. Challenged and Banned Books Harry Potter tops the list of most challenged books of 1999. Banned Books Online Special exhibit of books that have been the objects of censorship or censorship attempts.