Sunday Salon: Junot, Gloria, and Banned Books Week

Greetings, lovely readers. I’m still alive. I’ve had a frustrating, hectic, and depressing September (one of my cats has vanished into thin air). Between grad school and teaching, I haven’t had as much time to blog as I’d like. HOWEVER, last week was awesome because I went to Austin to see Junot at Book People.

Banned Books Week 2010

It’s Banned Books Week!  From Sept. 25 – Oct. 2, groups all over the country will be hosting events in celebration of books that people have attempted to ban or censor. It’s important to remember that having access to books–no matter how controversial they may be–is an important part of keeping intellectual freedom alive. Here