Banned Books Week

"Banned Books Week: Ahoy! Treasure Your Freedom to Read and Get Hooked on a Banned
Book" is the theme for the 26th annual Banned Books Week, September 29 - October 6, 2007.

Miller Library is celebrating with a display of books from our collection that have been challenged or banned in 2006-2007. We hope this annual event reminds Americans not to take our democratic freedom to read for granted.

Works challenged range from the Bible to John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," from the popular "Harry Potter" series of fantasy books for children by J.K. Rowling to Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." See a complete list of this year's books as well as the display on the main level of Miller Library, and pick up your pirate-theme bookmark.

Hispanic Heritage Month

In September, Britannica is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with its Spotlight, "Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Hispanic Heritage in the Americas."
This feature explores the people, places, events and traditions that have shaped — and continue to shape — the vibrant Hispanic culture that thrives today in South, Central and North America. Read and learn about writers, artists, political and business leaders such as Diego Rivera, Hugo Chavez and Celia Cruz. Learn about various Latin American countries, historical events and cultural celebrations.
In addition to a wide array of articles, this Spotlight also contains essays, speeches, images, videos, related Web sites and learning activities. Try it today!
www.search.eb.com/hispanic_heritage