Did you know Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg—one of the most popular books on writing of all time—was banned?
In honor of Banned Books Week, the good folks at Open Road Media have put together a video featuring authors whose books have been banned—plus celebrating censored favorites. If you don’t see the video appear below, click here to view.
Open Road has also created a Banned Books Week website featuring the stories behind a range of banned titles. It’s a visual delight.
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
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Interesting link. Thank you Jane.
Thank you for sharing!
Fewer things make my blood boil than censorship, and few “political” acts give me greater satisfaction than to buy and read a censored book …