Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week (The Nation via Yahoo! News)
The Nation -- I wasn't surprised to read that the American Library Association (ALA) reported at least 513 actual and attempted book bannings in the US in 2008. Here's the list of the ten most frequently challenged books of last year.

Books help children explore emotional issues

Books help children explore emotional issues of immigration (Daily Local News)
books to borrow ... books to buy Some people choose to immigrate. Some, under duress of war or persecution, have no choice. Immigration can be intimidating and difficult, especially for children. Exploring such issues with children who've never experienced those traumas helps to broaden their perspective and instill a compassionate, empathetic point of view.

Google Offers Scanned Books

Google Offers Scanned Books To Rival Stores (Slashdot)
eldavojohn writes "Yesterday we covered Microsoft's jabs at the Google book deal, but today Reuters is reporting that the scanned books will be available to Google's rivals. Google said in a surprising statement, 'Google will host the digital (out-of-print) books online, and retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your local bookstore will be able to sell access to users on any Internet ...

Audio Books Sought

Seeking audio books (Logan Herald-Observer & Woodbine Twiner)
The Auxiliary of Community Memorial Hospital is accepting donations of audio books for use in the hospital. Audio books will allow patients to enjoy information, musicals or novels while they are healing or recuperating within the hospital. Only clean, undamaged discs will be accepted. Please contact Mike Baker at the groundwork office with questions regarding your donation, or contact 712-642 ...

Google gives ground in digital books dispute

Google gives ground in digital books dispute (Financial Times)
Google is to make concessions to European publishers and authors in an effort to stem a rising tide of anger over its landmark digital books settlement in the US.