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Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the February FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: The Great Bear by David A. Robertson; Salma Writes a Book written by Danny Ramadan and illustrated by Ann Bron; and Asha's Mum written by Rosamund Elwin and Michele Paulse and illustrated by Dawn Lee. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

February FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book that has been challenged in Canadian schools

Feb 5, 2024

By Toni Duval In Canada, Freedom to Read Week is February 18-24 and this year it will celebrate its 40th anniversary “representing 40 years of dedication to freedom of expression, a fundamental right of all Canadians”. This month, the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) is highlighting texts that have been challenged in Canadian schools. For...

White rectangular graphic with orange border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD February Challenge: A book that has been challenged in Canadian schools. The titles are THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas, GENDER QUEER by Maia Kobabe, ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE by George M. Johnson, and MILK AND HONEY by Rupi Kaur.

February FOLD 2024 Challenge: A book that has been challenged in Canadian schools

Feb 1, 2024

By Monica Tang To celebrate Freedom to Read Week from February 18-24, 2024, this month’s challenge is to read a book that has been challenged in Canadian schools. These are a few of many books that Canadians and others have tried to remove from schools and libraries, deeming them offensive or inappropriate for certain audiences....

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