QUIZ: Understanding the freedom to read

There are plenty of books on the shelves at libraries and bookstores. However, there are also attempts to have some books banned or pulled from library shelves. (Black Press file photo)There are plenty of books on the shelves at libraries and bookstores. However, there are also attempts to have some books banned or pulled from library shelves. (Black Press file photo)
Story time at the Nelson Public Library. (Submitted)Story time at the Nelson Public Library. (Submitted)
Award-winning drag artist Freida Whales hosted Drag Story Time at the Kelowna Art Gallery for the first time ever in January, 2023. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)Award-winning drag artist Freida Whales hosted Drag Story Time at the Kelowna Art Gallery for the first time ever in January, 2023. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
The Chilliwack Library is celebrating Freedom to Read Week in 2024 by focusing on banned and challenged books. (Chilliwack Progress)The Chilliwack Library is celebrating Freedom to Read Week in 2024 by focusing on banned and challenged books. (Chilliwack Progress)
Carly Tanasichuk, left and Caroline McKay of the Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library show some books which have been challenged. A display will be set up at the library branch for Freedom to Read Week in 2023. The week is an annual event to encourage people to think about their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. McKay says in recent years, some books have been challenged at the Summerland library branch. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)Carly Tanasichuk, left and Caroline McKay of the Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library show some books which have been challenged. A display will be set up at the library branch for Freedom to Read Week in 2023. The week is an annual event to encourage people to think about their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. McKay says in recent years, some books have been challenged at the Summerland library branch. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Freedom to Read Week, from Feb. 18 to 24, is a time to reflect on intellectual freedom.

The week has been observed since 1984 to challenge censorship and to raise issues surrounding attempts at censorship.

Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication is one of the four fundamental freedoms.

However, there are attempts to limit materials that can be accessed in this country and around the world.

How much do you know about past and present efforts to ban, restrict or challenge books? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions.


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