The Best Reader:
Banned Books Week

"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing."

To celebrate Banned Books Week, Sheila from Book Journey asked me to vlog about my favorite book passage. It just happens that I'm teaching "To Kill a Mockingbird" this week so it worked out perfectly. Please ignore the "hot mess" pony tail and lack of "put-together-ness."

I really think that quote is perfect for all that is Banned Books Week (seriously, try saying that five times fast). What's your favorite Banned Book passage? What would life be like if someone (first gave you time to read and then) took reading away via censorship and book banning?

I think banning books is a complete paradox as it does the exact opposite — much like prohibition. What think you?

Do you remember when you learned to read? I don't really. I remember beginning to place letters to words — but I don't really have a specific memory.

If you haven't read TKM before — my giveaway is up until Saturday evening for a chance to win a copy! US only.

I'd like to celebrate Banned Books Week with you, yes YOU! Banned Books Week runs September 26th — October 3rd this year and to celebrate — I'd like to give away 15 "I Read Banned Books" Buttons — see picture.

Now, I might not be able to get them out to you in time for the start of Banned Books Week — but if you work with me I think I can them to you by the third. And really, you can wear them any time.

What do you need to do? It's simple. I need reviews. Copy and paste a review from your own blog (please provide a link to the original) and email it to me at missremmeres[at]gmail[dot]com. That's it. If you do not have a blog, simply write up a review and email it to me (along with your mailing address). If you'd like more information check out my mission and my invitation to guest reviewers. REVIEWS DO NOT NEED TO BE OF BANNED BOOKS.

It's not a lot of work and it's great advertising for your blog. When the review goes up your name will be entered at least twice with a link to your blog and your name/blog will permanently be etched into my Guest Reviewers sidebar widget. And, if you are one of the first fifteen people, you'll get an awesome pin!

I definitely look forward to reading your reviews!:)

BUTTONS:
1. Sheila — Dreaming Anastasia by Joy Preble (in the mail)
2. Sharon — The Time It Snowed in Puerto Rico — Sarah McCoy (in the mail)

3. Leslie — Perfect Chemistry — Simone Elkeles (in the mail)
4. Megan — North of Beautiful — Justina Chen Headley (in the mail)
5. Jasmyn — Dragons of Autumn Twilight — Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (in the mail)
6. Gina — And Tango Makes Three — Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson (in the mail)
7. Cassie — City of Bones — Cassandra Clare
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