The book in question is Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch by Jim Norton.
While this isn't a book I would choose to read, I find the idea of books being removed from the libraries shelves because of a patrons complaint offensive. The last book removed from the Jackson-George Regional Library Systems shelves (that I know of) was America by Jon Stewart. It was only placed back on the shelves after numerous complaints from all over the nation.
Please support the right to read books, contact Rex Bridges-Public Relations for the Jackson George Regional Library System email pr@jgrls.org & phone (228)769-3130 and Michael Hamlett, director of the Jackson-George Regional Library System email director@jgrls.org
phone (228)769-3227 and let them know that books belong on library shelves not pulled for review because a patron complains.
Fortunately, for more than 25 years, the American Library Association and the American Booksellers Foundation for Freedom of Expression, among others, have sponsored Banned Books Week to highlight the importance of the Freedom to Read. This year, Banned Books Week runs from September 29-Oct 6th. (Daily Kos Book Bannings and Burnings in America by Frederick Clarkson )
Also join me in supporting banned book week September 29th-Oct 6th by placing this poster on your blog.
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