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Kathleen Baker reads from “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. The children’s book was banned in parts of the U.S. for being a political commentary.

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Alexandria Celebrates Banned Book Weeks

Athenaeum Read Out celebrates the right to read.

The Athenaeum hosted a Read Out Sept. 29 as part of Banned Books Week 2015, an annual event designed to celebrate the freedom to read.

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