Boston Public Library

A white scalloped shelf in the corner for as long as I can remember holds all the books I’ve ever read. From books I learned to read with to the ones my mom has tried to get me to read for years. Over the past fourteen years my taste in books has evolved from Daisy Meadows fairy stories, to young adult books, to ones with more serious and realistic topics. Ever since I read my first Dr. Seuss book aloud in class, I have loved reading. I would spend hours in my room reading then march downstairs…

information should or should not be censored, because everyone has different thoughts and views; however, I strongly believe that certain books or informations should be removed from the libraries. The censorship in the libraries is necessary, especially for the students. Many informations in the public libraries can be harmful for students. Because students don't have their own views or ways to determine whether a information is right or wrong. Moreover, they can be affected by some of the…

If I think back far enough, I can still picture it perfectly. I remember sitting quietly in the library during first grade, scary “chapter” books surrounding me. Overwhelming me as I tried to read them even though my young brain wouldn't cooperate, just wanting to discover. Seeing me struggle, my teacher Mrs. Blankenship (I still remember her well) came and sat with me on the small, multicolored beanbags. Not only do teachers such as the one I had influence us as a child, they are an important…

Secondhand smoke. Everyone has the right to breathe clean air. Each year 88 million nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke according to the CDC. Children shouldn’t have to go out in public and breathe in nicotine filled air just because smokers can’t go without their fix. Smoking shouldn’t be permitted in public areas. During the eighteenth century cigarettes were first invented. Smoking became an all time high when the automatic roller was invented. Cigarette production was faster than…

that dictate your structured life are chosen by the individual who wishes not to be constrained, to an extent, in his private life. The government is an institution that is used to protect and promote private happiness. Public and private interest are different in that the public interest is a shared belief by all citizens where each can purse and enjoy happiness only by going beyond the private self. A value in which competing identities create possibilities of establishing a collective…

Should Scary Stories 3 be banned? The book that I read was "Scary Stories 3 More Tales To Chill Your Bones" by Alvin Schwartz. My book was about many different stories of gruels, creatures, and ghost. Many people think it should be banned, because its gruesome, the violence, and the profanity. I think it should be banned. Depending on your religion it could possibly offend you. My first reason the book is banned is the profanity. They do talk a little more advanced for this age…

The Influence of Literature Banning books for specific ages should be supported to prevent youths from being exposed to harmful content. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, as well as other sources, include several incidents that impact both children and adolescents in a negative way. Reducing the amount of literature that is available for young aged children can positively influence their behavior in any situation. Although The Secret Life of Bees exhibits the freedom of speech and tools…

Much like James Stewart, my love of reading preceded my interest in writing. I would visit the library often growing up, checking out books in the mornings at the elementary school before the first bell rang or taking part in the public library’s reading program during the summer. When I had my tonsils removed in the fourth grade, my school librarian (who was all too familiar with me at this point) delivered me a stack of books at home, knowing I would get restless without reading material while…

for decades. It has been long known that libraries were created in order to make all types of literature and content available to all. Therefore, removal of books of any kind from such libraries defeats the purpose of their creation. The censorship that the town council is trying to implement is completely unjustified, and they may as well remove the library, given the nature of their proposal. History has shown that people have burned down libraries and incinerated books to help restrict the…

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