An ode to some of the most frequently banned books -- VIDEO

By Stephan Lee
Published on September 17, 2012 10:18PM EDT

As a ramp-up to Banned Books Week (BBW), the American Library Association and other supporters of the event have promoted this video, which celebrates the right to read freely. The clip was produced by Bookmans, an independent bookstore based in Arizona, and in addition to tastefully highlighting frequently banned books, it serves as a call for libraries and other bookstores to participate in BBW’s Virtual Read-Out.

Check out the video below and tell us your favorite controversial classic:

Banned Books Week will take place Sept. 30 to Oct. 6. How will you celebrate?

Read more:

‘The Hunger Games’ ignites the ALA’s list of most challenged books

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ getting yanked from some library shelves

Lauren Myracle: Her Novels Are Beloved — and Banned

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