WASHINGTON — This week is the 30th annual Banned Books Week. The event was started in 1982 by the American Library Association as a way to express support for free speech and intellectual freedom. During this week, libraries encourage readers to read one of the many banned or challenged works of literature and explore the reasons behind such protests. Challenges have made to many popular children’s books, including Harry Potter and books written by Mark Twain, John Steinbeck and George Orwell.
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m.
