Issues+in+Canadian+Youth+Literature


 * Censorship

Read this EXCELLENT, rational, thoughtful article by award winning Canadian author Lawrence Hill (he wrote //The Book of Negroes,// one of my most favourite books for adults): [] Then read click through the following links about censorship of Canadian children's literature.

Recent cases of censorship of Canadian children's literature include: ** //**The Shepherd's Granddaughter**// **by Ann Laurel Carter**

Quill and Quire has a couple of posts about this situation on their blog here and here. And now the conclusion of this story is here.

More information about the book can be found here: []

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 * Deborah Ellis' book** //**Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak**
 * //Check out these sites for more information about this situation//: **
 * Profile of Deborah Ellis from CM: [|http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/profiles/ellis.html]
 * More on Deborah Ellis from Quill & Quire: []
 * Review of //Three Wishes// from CM: []
 * Statement from PEN Canada about //Three Wishes:// []


 * Resources related to Censorship in Libraries and Schools**

Not Censorship but Selection by Asheim: @http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/basics/notcensorship.cfm

Canadian Library Association's Statement on Intellectual Freedom: []

CLA's Advisory Committee on Intellectual Freedom: []


 * Freedom to Read:** [|**http://freedomtoread.ca/default.asp**]

American Library Association: []

Edmonton Public Library's, 'Citizen's Request for Reconsideration of Library Material': []


 * Multiculturalism **

A good example of a multicultural, historical book for children by a Canadian author is //Hana's Suitecase// by Karen Levine. Although this book is not on our official reading list, I think it is a 'must' read (and next time I will probably include it on the list for this class). You might want to find a copy to read for your own interest.

Here are some links and information about the book:

There's a new movie out based on the book. Check out the website: []

From the original radio documentary Hana's Suitcase that inspired the book:[]

Website created by the Brady Family: [|http://www.hanassuitcase.ca/]

The Passionate Eye (CBC Television) aired a documentary based on the book:[|__http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeyemonday/feature_081104.html__]