tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post1962060976117657757..comments2024-03-19T00:21:38.511-07:00Comments on YA Book Queen: Dear Book Banners, Lea (YA Book Queen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-68405422179947507372013-10-05T21:41:55.963-07:002013-10-05T21:41:55.963-07:00I almost could have written this myself-my parents...I almost could have written this myself-my parents never looked over what I was reading and not because they didn't care (maybe a little because they couldn't keep up with the rate at which I read) but mostly because they trusted me. Plus if you're reading about all this bad stuff, you're probably not out there doing those things.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-60645701642374512672013-10-03T07:10:13.198-07:002013-10-03T07:10:13.198-07:00This is such an awesome post and I recognize mysel...This is such an awesome post and I recognize myself in it. My parents always let me read books I wanted to read. They trusted that I was responsible enough to pick my own books and I'm so grateful for that. When I was younger I already read most of the children's books, so my parents took me to the 'adult' section so I could continue reading. They even got me a special library card (you had a children and adult card) so I could lend those adult books on my own card. It made me the reader I am today :) I want the same for my children. I hate it when people try to tell you what you can and can't read. Bad influences, don't make me laugh.Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-80862794547468220522013-10-02T14:55:22.465-07:002013-10-02T14:55:22.465-07:00Wonderful, wonderful post! I could not agree with ...Wonderful, wonderful post! I could not agree with you more on everything that you said. My parents were just like yours. They were very protective of me and knew where I was, who I was with, etc too. But they also completely trusted me. They knew I would make good choices and they knew that I had the common sense to decide what was right and wrong. They never once questioned my reading material, either. I've always loved reading and read books past my age level when I was younger. But like you, I read things that made me a stronger person and be a better person. I read about characters making bad life choices and I learned not to make those same mistakes. I think it's only detrimental when parents ban certain books that could very well teach their children what and what not to do. The crazy thing about the whole banned and challenged books is that, like you said, 98% of teenagers are already exposed to people who do the same things that parents hate about some YA books. I knew of at least 5 people who cursed almost every other sentence. I knew people who partied and drank, smoke, did illegal substances, etc. Reading about those things in books was nothing knew. But I can tell, they didn't encourage me to those things. The main characters usually struggle after making those choices and have to fix themselves. I think that's the important lesson that parents who ban books are missing!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693881573322261240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-73498515144553087922013-09-24T08:32:20.007-07:002013-09-24T08:32:20.007-07:00I admit I've accidently told a parent "no...I admit I've accidently told a parent "no wait no um that book isn't for her age group" I realized before I finished that I had made a mistake as a library assistant I'm not allowed to tell people weather they should or should not read a book. <br />The thing is we do get kids coming over and looking or parents who really are not sure. The only time I figure its okay to say "wait a minute" is when it comes to the manga since manga and comic's have a rating on the back I then let the mom and child decide for themselves but I like letting them know that there IS a rating on those books specifically <br />I tend to try and not censor other people's choices sometimes its just reflex to want to warn them a little Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-7147930223166230522013-09-24T00:42:36.457-07:002013-09-24T00:42:36.457-07:00Wow, it's nice to know someone understands. I&...Wow, it's nice to know someone understands. I'm only a teenager at the moment but I'd have to agree. My parents are like yours and they never check what I read because they trust me to make the right choices. I think it's a little stupid when people say we shouldn't be exposed to inappropriate things but even if we weren't reading it in books we see it everywhere. It's all in the media and it's something we learn in school I think some adults need to realise that it's all part of growing up and that we're going to know about it someday and we learn from our mistakes. <br />Great post, I understand completely what you say. Francoise https://www.blogger.com/profile/12033355772776822109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-32146369237543042752013-09-23T14:16:27.661-07:002013-09-23T14:16:27.661-07:00Glad your parents were awesome pro-books people to...Glad your parents were awesome pro-books people too! Your old high school librarian sounds fabulous, too. I get why some adult's are afraid of books - they can teach you good or bad ideas. But really, I think they do more good than harm. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-20258594055305176862013-09-23T14:13:40.224-07:002013-09-23T14:13:40.224-07:00That is true - the best books always seem to be th...That is true - the best books always seem to be the ones that are challenged! <br /><br />Yay for parents who didn't censor reading material! It took me a long time to realize just how strange that was (and how lucky I was), because a lot of parents are not like that. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-85874105480561177772013-09-23T14:12:11.319-07:002013-09-23T14:12:11.319-07:00Book banners are frustrating people. I understand ...Book banners are frustrating people. I understand their concerns, but I will never understand why anyone thinks it's okay to tell a larger group of people what they can and cannot read. <br /><br />"I think that everyone should get to choose for themselves what they are old enough to read." - agreed!Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-20140961952942767912013-09-23T14:11:12.938-07:002013-09-23T14:11:12.938-07:00YA novels are always being challenged and banned, ...YA novels are always being challenged and banned, which is so unfortunate. I wish other adults would stop being so afraid of literature. <br /><br />Yes, there are usually a few surprises on banned books lists. Like Harry Potter being banned because it "promotes occultism" - which is a ridiculous statement. It's a fantasy book. That's all! Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-77735464747924376532013-09-23T14:08:45.411-07:002013-09-23T14:08:45.411-07:00Books are knowledge - taking that away from childr...Books are knowledge - taking that away from children and teenagers only hurts them in the long run. <br /><br />"Turning a blind eye to the ugly things in life will not make them go away" - exactly! It's better to read about the ugly aspects of life and LEARN from it. Avoiding those things only makes someone more likely to make the same mistakes portrayed in the book<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by! :). Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-59520576530510080262013-09-23T14:06:51.527-07:002013-09-23T14:06:51.527-07:00Books are challenged and banned for so many ridicu...Books are challenged and banned for so many ridiculous reasons. I'm constantly amazed by it all. <br /><br />Oh yes, E&P! I haven't read it yet, but I purchased a Kindle copy (and one of Fangirl) as soon as I saw the article on the challenge. Any book that's challenged is immediately on my To-Read list. And the reasoning for the E&P challenge is ridiculous - profanity? Really? Do parents honestly think that their teenagers never hear curse words? I hope it isn't removed from shelves, too. It's always a shame when a book is banned, simply because an adult is afraid of it. Lea (YA Book Queen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07360720431931072505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-35311484085068500242013-09-23T07:30:39.410-07:002013-09-23T07:30:39.410-07:00Yes! My parents were exactly the same--they never ...Yes! My parents were exactly the same--they never questioned my choice of books, and I was so grateful. I also had a great high school librarian who would celebrate banned book week by encouraging all of us to read books that had been challenged and banned. Those books taught me how to make good choices in life, too. Lovely post!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-4769908183347247132013-09-23T06:59:58.899-07:002013-09-23T06:59:58.899-07:00Love this post! I really never understood why they...Love this post! I really never understood why they Banned Books....the books that they challenged were always the best books. It's ridiculous! Like you, my parents didn't censor what I read either and I am so grateful for that as well. :)Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-11891546412921888412013-09-23T02:13:12.106-07:002013-09-23T02:13:12.106-07:00Awesome post! Thank you for sharing. <3 Book ba...Awesome post! Thank you for sharing. <3 Book banners are awful. I think that everyone should get to choose for themselves what they are old enough to read. Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-64220232317996030052013-09-22T23:02:35.888-07:002013-09-22T23:02:35.888-07:00What a lovely post. Thanks for putting all of your...What a lovely post. Thanks for putting all of your thoughts in such a strong post. I've been hearing and reading about people banning books - especially YA novels. I've seen the list of banned books and I'm genuinely surprised that they were banned at all.Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010073497121681701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-31461033228556303382013-09-22T19:19:50.126-07:002013-09-22T19:19:50.126-07:00Great post! I too have become very annoyed with ba...Great post! I too have become very annoyed with banned books. I feel pretty much exactly the way you do. I sincerely believe that taking away these books are hurting kids more than helping them. Recently, like Christina said in the above comment, Eleanor & Park is falling under the banned category. Hearing that has made be sad, but also furious, because it's an amazing story. Turning a blind eye to the ugly things in life will not make them go away, and I hate authors being put down for being realistic. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768919679687372349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7877379041758656043.post-37916401404710969852013-09-22T15:53:35.976-07:002013-09-22T15:53:35.976-07:00Well said!
I put together a banned/challenged bo...Well said! <br /><br />I put together a banned/challenged book display at the library and I was surprised by some of the books that were banned or challenged and the reasons for those challenges. Some were completely ridiculous!<br /><br />In a related note, I was sad to hear that Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell is currently being challenged in Minnesota. Such a great book. I hope it won't be removed from any shelves.Christina Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756342293865115352noreply@blogger.com