Argues that reading is a useful tool in successful living as well as a pleasure in itself and discusses the importance of making books accessible to children and teaching them how to select appropriate reading materials. (CHC)

Educators must respect parents' rights to protect their children from harmful books, but they must also see that one individual or group does not censor valuable books from every child. The paper discusses recent increases in censorship, presenting suggestions for making the best defense and offense when handling book complaints. (SM)