Tag: Fahrenheit 451
‘Fahrenheit 451’: A Classic Dystopian Tale Throws Sparks — but Fails to Rekindle — on HBO
Novelist Ray Bradbury contended over the years since Fahrenheit 451 was first published that his intent was to show how flashier technology like television could completely eclipse our appreciation for great literature. But now that his 1953 science-fiction classic has been adapted for the 21st century with a booming made-for-HBO film, does that prove he was right?
Intellectual Freedom News 5/25/2018
Teacher’s dilemma: Should author’s bad behavior ban the book? ‘Fahrenheit 451’ to ‘A Wrinkle in Time’: 13 banned books adapted for the screen; Trump’s Blocking of Twitter Users Is Unconstitutional, Judge Says
Intellectual Freedom News 5/11/2018
Parents are divided over a book in a popular student reading program in Oregon; ALA President Jim Neal to hold ‘Fight for School Libraries’ summit May 23; Red alert for net neutrality
Act Now: Operation 451
Librarians Sarah Houghton and Andy Woodworth recently launched an independent special project, Operation 451, which directly addresses several of the core principles of librarianship.
Intellectual Freedom News 11/11/16
November 11, 2016; Library security, political speech, and #1000BlackGirlBooks
Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is the 2nd FAIFE Book Club selection
Cross-posted to IFLA FAIFE. The FAIFE Book Club provides multiple venues for librarians and free expression supporters to discuss issues brought up by the selections: a website (http://faifebookclub.ala.org) and blog, email list, webinars, and […]