J. Cynthia McDermott - On Banned Books

The video discusses the speaker's passion for books and the issue of censorship, highlighting the concept of 'gray censorship' where authors self-censor to meet publishing standards. It emphasizes the importance of organizations like PEN America and the American Library Association in fighting book bans. Stephen King and Ray Bradbury's experiences with censorship are shared, advocating for reading banned books. The video concludes with a call to action to support libraries and promote reading.

What is 'Gray censorship' as discussed in the video?

• Censorship based on age restrictions

• A type of censorship imposed by governments

• Self-censorship by authors considering market acceptance

• Censorship of digital content

Which organizations are mentioned as fighting against book banning?

• The International Book Club

• The Global Literacy Foundation

• PEN America and the American Library Association

• The National Reading Association

According to Stephen King, what should individuals do in response to book bans?

• Ignore the bans

• Read the banned books

• Write letters to authors

• Protest in front of libraries

What did Ray Bradbury discover about his book 'Fahrenheit 451'?

• It was never banned

• It was edited without his consent

• It was translated into multiple languages

• It was adapted into a movie

What is the speaker's final advice regarding banned books?

• Wait for them to be unbanned

• Only read them in libraries

• Avoid reading them

• Purchase and share them