tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post1496638131678678676..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Speak UpTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47354717716301385602010-10-05T17:46:01.611-07:002010-10-05T17:46:01.611-07:00@ Marieke, thanks for visiting. Good luck reachin...@ Marieke, thanks for visiting. Good luck reaching 30 followers. You're almost there!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-42258882462800143892010-10-05T14:20:52.060-07:002010-10-05T14:20:52.060-07:00Well said! I couldn't agree more :)
Also, th...Well said! I couldn't agree more :) <br /><br />Also, thank you for your comment on my blog! I needed an excuse - spreading the banned books love -s so I'm giving away a copy of Annie when I reach 30 followers :)Mariekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16383960692054256957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-18702533574359766532010-10-04T07:31:06.137-07:002010-10-04T07:31:06.137-07:00@ Rebecca, thanks for the comment. I bet every bo...@ Rebecca, thanks for the comment. I bet every book has something offensive to someone. Is it really a reason to ban, especially there for a reason?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-91787048206878495042010-10-04T06:56:31.122-07:002010-10-04T06:56:31.122-07:00Great post! I love how you pointed out in your let...Great post! I love how you pointed out in your letter that book banners are missing the context--so true.Rebecca Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12138361115317776477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7822482204697748722010-10-04T03:07:19.462-07:002010-10-04T03:07:19.462-07:00@ Lisa, I like the way you put it - it's great...@ Lisa, I like the way you put it - it's great books people fear.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25496153831865050602010-10-03T18:46:10.126-07:002010-10-03T18:46:10.126-07:00I just read "Speak" and it was brilliant...I just read "Speak" and it was brilliant. It really is great books that people fear.Lisa Galekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438927319122874125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-39792515893692194912010-10-03T16:36:14.380-07:002010-10-03T16:36:14.380-07:00@ Aubrie, I'm so glad you're leaving a com...@ Aubrie, I'm so glad you're leaving a comment. Glad to have you back blogging.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46744370782575003142010-10-03T14:19:01.397-07:002010-10-03T14:19:01.397-07:00Wow, you have a lot of comments on this! I need to...Wow, you have a lot of comments on this! I need to get a copy of Speak. It sounds like an amazing book. <br /><br />I'll go leave a comment now!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37506162169705624652010-10-03T14:05:22.674-07:002010-10-03T14:05:22.674-07:00@ Jemi well written. Nobody has a right to deny te...@ Jemi well written. Nobody has a right to deny teens books that will help them deal with abuse. <br /><br />I bet most teachers have many banned books in their classroom because it's hard to believe so many great books have been banned at a particular time in a particular place.<br /><br />@ Shelley, pun intended! You're right, many books show truths that make people uncomfortable.<br /><br />@ The Words Crafter, I'm sure Tabitha will appreciate the e-mail. <br /><br />The list blew my mind too. Some were banned for such trivial reasons.<br /><br />@ Jessica, as an author, I'd feel awful too.<br /><br />Happy to link your post!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84277078626933947262010-10-03T13:43:41.311-07:002010-10-03T13:43:41.311-07:00Awesome post! It really got me thinking.
I can...Awesome post! It really got me thinking.<br /><br />I can't imagine being an author and having my book banned. It must feel horrible.<br /><br />Thank you for including me in your links!Jessica Lawlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16180026942204335132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-36816946036034674882010-10-03T12:50:08.283-07:002010-10-03T12:50:08.283-07:00Hey Theresa, thanks for posting this. It's ama...Hey Theresa, thanks for posting this. It's amazing what small minded people will call trash, huh? I read Tabitha's post and, when I have a moment, I'm going to send her an email. I agree that books that speak out are sorely needed. It's incredible the list you posted....I've read most of them and can't see what's supposed to be so bad about them. Copying the button and gonna paste it when I get back home!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-25762745917264141322010-10-03T10:20:36.259-07:002010-10-03T10:20:36.259-07:00Thanks for speaking out! (Pun intended, I guess?)...Thanks for speaking out! (Pun intended, I guess?) I loved the book "Speak" and loved many other banned books, and it disgusts me when I see that people can be so close-minded and not appreciate the raw truth that comes from such controversial books.<br /><br />Hope you've had a great weekend, Theresa!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-57193612760264749522010-10-03T09:51:51.672-07:002010-10-03T09:51:51.672-07:00Completely agree. I think these books need to be a...Completely agree. I think these books need to be available. I've taught too many kids who have suffered too many kinds of abuses. Reading a book like this gives them a way to deal with what they've suffered. No one should try to take that away from them.<br /><br />The lists of banned books & threatened books blow my mind - I've got dozens of these books in my classroom. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5826612002050583832010-10-03T05:44:52.392-07:002010-10-03T05:44:52.392-07:00@ Jan, no problem. Thanks for finding my blog.
@...@ Jan, no problem. Thanks for finding my blog.<br /><br />@ Sharon, even if the banning means more sales, I'm sure the pressure the author feels and having their words misunderstood is awful.<br /><br />@ Kittie, my philosophy is live and let live. And parents can be more involved with what their kids are doing, reading, and watching, and make informed decisions. <br /><br />Kathrunleighaz, I'm impressed with how much support Speak has received from readers and nonreaders.<br /><br />@ Nicola, thank you!<br /><br />I'll head over to your blog.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-59308025381395771402010-10-03T02:27:07.529-07:002010-10-03T02:27:07.529-07:00Great post, Theresa!Great post, Theresa!Romance, Rumours and Rogueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963588627159310121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-32421039194790139012010-10-02T21:40:05.214-07:002010-10-02T21:40:05.214-07:00I haven't read SPEAK, but I've loved the s...I haven't read SPEAK, but I've loved the support the book (and author) have received, and I'm planning to buy the book to show my support and just because I NEED to read it. Thanks for your post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-84453053056982501992010-10-02T12:29:22.045-07:002010-10-02T12:29:22.045-07:00Thanks for speaking up, Teresa. There's a ser...Thanks for speaking up, Teresa. There's a seriously sick mentality out there that scares me. I'm fed up with in-your-face nuts telling me what I can and can't do.<br /><br />When you get a chance, I've a little something for you at my place.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-12433190121400904682010-10-02T12:23:55.474-07:002010-10-02T12:23:55.474-07:00Wonderful post, Theresa! You letter was super. Y...Wonderful post, Theresa! You letter was super. You really made me think about how the author feels when the word "banned" comes before their book. Before your post I was mostly thinking about my rights, as a reader, being violated...but as an author it would be devistatingly painful. Nice job!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20708160275907085272010-10-02T09:46:14.843-07:002010-10-02T09:46:14.843-07:00Great post Theresa. I'm glad I discovered your...Great post Theresa. I'm glad I discovered your blog! Thanks for posting the link to my banned books week post.Jan Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317561950719847803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7145130321454413332010-10-02T05:10:58.844-07:002010-10-02T05:10:58.844-07:00@ Lola, I like giving those banned books some adve...@ Lola, I like giving those banned books some advertising to thwart the banners.<br /><br />You have a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />@ NiaRaie, Oscar Wilde always has the best quotes. And he was publicly censored for his lifestyle, which contributed to his early death.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9907888648111920782010-10-01T22:28:05.361-07:002010-10-01T22:28:05.361-07:00I don't think Oscar Wilde could have said it a...I don't think Oscar Wilde could have said it any better. That's exactly why societies are fearful of certain books.NiaRaiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245742876021926812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-59020363596229110262010-10-01T21:01:27.709-07:002010-10-01T21:01:27.709-07:00Well done!
Let's ban the banners. ;)
Have a...Well done!<br /><br /> Let's ban the banners. ;)<br /><br />Have a delightful weekend, Theresa.<br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-55600448271806881822010-10-01T19:38:38.520-07:002010-10-01T19:38:38.520-07:00@ Amanda, I agree, the books they choose to ban ar...@ Amanda, I agree, the books they choose to ban aren't sensationalizing. They're usually some of my favorite books because they've made me think.<br /><br />@ Deniz, it happened in 1983 in Alabama, which means if I'd lived in Alabama instead of New York, I would have been a thirteen-year-old teen who didn't have access to the book. On the upside, no downers for me.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-67726387219797960412010-10-01T18:29:28.605-07:002010-10-01T18:29:28.605-07:00No, no humour, but that's hardly reason to ban...No, no humour, but that's hardly reason to ban a book! :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-8569143082295490462010-10-01T14:01:13.477-07:002010-10-01T14:01:13.477-07:00Well said. Banning any kind of book is just ridicu...Well said. Banning any kind of book is just ridiculous, especially one that deals with teen rape, a very serious, very real issue. Pretending that something does not exist does not erase it. "Sensationalizing" my butt. >:/ That's just an excuse for wimpiness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com