Hot Topic Tuesday: Speak Loudly Against Censorship

By now everyone has heard about what I'm calling the Wesley Scroggins Crazytrain Manifesto coming out of Republic, Missouri. Lots of readers, authors, librarians, and other book lovers (many from Missouri! Non-whackos represent!) have come forward to show support against the proposed ban of Speak, Twenty Boy Summer, and Slaughterhouse Five, and for that, thank you!

I've already shared my thoughts-slash-rants on the Twenty Boy Summer issue over here, but I also have a few words about Speak, and why free access to it is so important for teens. Check it out.



The Contemps Speak Loudly

Here are some additional thoughts from fellow Contemps on the Speak Loudly fight:

• Jo Knowles: What's the Opposite of "Clean"? Part II
• Mindi Scott: #SPEAKloudly
• Lisa Schroeder: Brave writers, speak loudly and MOCKINGBIRDS ARC giveaway

Your Turn

After Scroggins made this fight public this weekend, so many people have stepped up to fight back. If you'd like to share anything in the comments about your own personal stance, about your thoughts on Speak, or about any other books that helped you overcome something difficult, please do so! And don't forget to enter the Wesley Scroggins Filthy Books Prize Pack giveaway for a chance to win a copy of each of the challenged books and some very naughty dark chocolate!

One more thing... can we get a group hug? You guys rock.