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The color purple / Alice Walker.
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780151191543 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 288 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York ; Harcourt, [1982]
- Copyright: ©1982
Content descriptions
| General Note: | This book was banned and challenged for profanity, sexual violence, its portrayal of racism, and because it was claimed to be sexually explicit. |
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| Genre: | Domestic fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Walke | 31681010342079 | BOOK SANCTUARY | Checked out | 06/10/2025 |
| Stroud Branch | FIC Walke | 31681010095461 | FICTION | Available | - |
Electronic resources
https://www.innisfilidealab.ca/book-sanctuary/
- Visit our website to learn more about our Book Sanctuary Collection
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