OSF and bookstore at odds over banned books display

Darling, John

Abstract

Ashland bookstore, Shakespeare Books & Antiques, is being boycotted by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival because of a racially offensive book in a Banned Books window display. Quotes from local community leaders expressed support for the display and its anti-censorship message, while an OSF member commented that such books and images perpetuate racism and insensitivity.

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Resource type
- Intellectual Freedom News
Collections
- Intellectual Freedom Issues in Oregon: A News Database
Photo description
- Judi Honore shows the cover of a book from her display
Photo caption
- Shakespeare Books & Antiques store owner Judi Honore shows "The Rabbits' Wedding," which was banned in Alabama because of objections to the idea of a black rabbit marrying a white rabbit.
Challenged
- Little Black Sambo
Participant
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival; Shakespeare Books & Antiques
Location
- Ashland, Oregon
Source
- Mail Tribune (Medford)
Is part of
- Intellectual Freedom Issues in Oregon: A News Database
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