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Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition

The American Library Association reported a record-breaking number of attempts to ban books in 2023, with most “written by or about members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of color.” As a UNESCO City of Literature, Seattle embraces intellectual freedom and celebrates—rather than censors—diverse voices.

In Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition, accomplished Seattleites read excerpts from books by Seattle authors that have been challenged, banned or censored somewhere in the United States.

Seattle Bookmarked – Banned Edition | Brave Face

Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition

In this episode of Seattle Bookmarked: Banned Edition, author and LGBTQIA+ activist Dan Savage reads an excerpt from Seattle author Shaun David Hutchinson’s Brave Face. While Brave Face has been banned, Seattle remains a vibrant and inclusive LGBTQIA+ city. As a UNESCO City of Literature, Seattle embraces intellectual freedom and celebrates—rather than censors—diverse voices. 

Seattle Bookmarked – Banned Edition | Ghost Boys

Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition

In this episode of Seattle Bookmarked: Banned Edition, actor Jeremy Rudd reads an excerpt from Ghost Boys by Seattle author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Ghost Boys has been banned in Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. As a UNESCO City of Literature, Seattle embraces intellectual freedom and celebrates—rather than censors—diverse voices. In fact, the Seattle Public Library is one of only three libraries in the country to have opened up banned books to anyone.

Seattle Bookmarked – Banned Edition | Lawn Boy

Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition

In this episode of Seattle Bookmarked: Banned Edition, artist Angelina Villalobos reads an excerpt from Lawn Boy by Seattle author Jonathan Evison. Lawn Boy has been banned in more than ten states, but as a UNESCO City of Literature, Seattle embraces intellectual freedom and celebrates—rather than censors—diverse voices. The Hispanic population is also one of Washington’s largest minority groups.
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Seattle Bookmarked – Banned Edition | Brave Face

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Seattle Bookmarked – Banned Edition | Ghost Boys

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Seattle Bookmarked – Banned Edition | Lawn Boy

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