HarperCollins—the subject of this issue’s cover story (page 18)—has, like many other publishers, faced its share of protest and controversy. The company’s children’s group even has a Web page (www.HarperChildrens.com/Features/Banned.htm) that continues to promote the “Freedom to Read.” It says:
“People have been banning books since 387 B.C. Today, in all 50 states, individuals and groups alike continue to attempt to restrict our freedom of access to written works they deem objectionable. We here at HarperCollins Children’s Books are committed to discussing and defending issues surrounding the First Amendment to the Constitution. This site was set up to promote Banned Books Week 1995 (Sept. 21-28), and will remain as a permanent resource for those who want information about censorship.”
Celebrating the Book Publishing Tradition
HarperCollins—the subject of this issue’s cover story (page 18)—has, like many other publishers, faced its share of protest and controversy. The company’s children’s group even has a Web page (www.HarperChildrens.com/Features/Banned.htm) that continues to promote the “Freedom to Read.” It says:
“People have been banning books since 387 B.C. Today, in all 50 states, individuals and groups alike continue to attempt to restrict our freedom of access to written works they deem objectionable. We here at HarperCollins Children’s Books are committed to discussing and defending issues surrounding the First Amendment to the Constitution. This site was set up to promote Banned Books Week 1995 (Sept. 21-28), and will remain as a permanent resource for those who want information about censorship.”