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Forbidden Fruit: The censorship of literature and information for young people 19th & 20th June 2008 Southport, UK This two-day conference offers an opportunity for practitioners from libraries, information services and education, researchers from a range of disciples, publishers, authors and policymakers from all sectors interested in to meet, network and share experiences. The conference will focus on the censorship of print, electronic and other literary and information resources for young people. You are invited to present an abstract for a presentation in either of the following formats: Reflective paper (approx 30 minutes plus discussion) A case study (approximately 20 minutes plus discussion): a short report of a research activity or a practical project A poster (a visual presentation of a case study or issue, with opportunities for informal discussion) Suggested themes include: Young people, the Internet and censorship Access to citizenship, health and other information for young people Pressure groups and censorship The role of information literacy Publishers and censorship Media literacy Authors for young people and censorship Media reaction to censorship Graphic novels and manga and ‘crossover’ novels Library selection policies The history of censorship You can download the call for abstracts at http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/vpXeOKoGwRCuy9u2H3AOrA%3D%3D42496 Please send an abstract of up to 200 words, together with your contact details, by email to [log in to unmask] The closing date for submission of abstracts is 7th January 2008. For more information visit the conference wiki at http://forbiddenfruitconference.wetpaint.com or email [log in to unmask] If you are interested in receiving updates about the conference you can register your interest at http://www.jotform.com/form/72430402036