Fahrenheit 451: Freedom to Read
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Located Fonthill, Ontario Canada
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A discussion on censorship through the Pelham Public Library, Fonthill, Ontario. Take the "Banned Book Challenge." A comprehensive list of "banned book" sites and resources for the novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury can b
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