Every day this week, the Chapel Hill Public Library will debut a trading card, designed by a local artist to feature a banned book, as a part of Banned Books Week. This week celebrates the freedom to read nationwide.
Sunday's book is "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison.
Reason for banning: In 2013, some North Carolina parents said it had "no literary value" due to language and violence.
Artist: Libby Fosso
Artist's Statement: "I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me." Clippings from contemporary newspapers show how relevant the book is today.
You can pick up a copy of these trading cards at six locations on and around UNC's campus.
- Chapel Hill Public Library
- Flyleaf Books
- Davis Library
- Undergraduate Library
- Sloan Art Library in Hanes Art Center
- Park Library in Carroll Hall
- Stone Center Library
- SILS Library in Manning Hall
Information courtesy of Chapel Hill Public Library.
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