Banned Books and Education
Resources about banned books and education including lists of the most frequently banned books and more.
Banned Books
Want to know more about the types of books that are being banned and the reason why they are banned? This looks at ten books that are often banned books or attempted to be banned in the United States.
Want to know more about the types of books that are being banned and the reason why they are banned? This looks at ten books that are often banned books or attempted to be banned in the United States.
Censorship and Book Banning in Schools
This feature article discusses recent instances of book banning including the ever popular Harry Potter series.
This feature article discusses recent instances of book banning including the ever popular Harry Potter series.
50 Most Frequently Banned Books
A list from Banned in the U.S.A by Herbert N. Foerstel (Greenwood Press, 1994).
A list from Banned in the U.S.A by Herbert N. Foerstel (Greenwood Press, 1994).
Banned Books On-Line
Links to online texts and brief explanations of why various books have been banned.
Links to online texts and brief explanations of why various books have been banned.
The Freedom to Read
A policy statement from the American Library Association which argues against suppression and censorship.
A policy statement from the American Library Association which argues against suppression and censorship.
ALA Policies Protecting the Freedom to Read
American Library Association page of practical resources regarding censorship in libraries.
American Library Association page of practical resources regarding censorship in libraries.
Rethinking Schools -- Frequently Challenged Books
A list of challenged books and contact info for obtaining teacher created rationales for keeping various challenged books in the classroom or school library.
A list of challenged books and contact info for obtaining teacher created rationales for keeping various challenged books in the classroom or school library.
Internet Filtering: Beware the Cyber Censors
Don't miss this article comparing the use of blocking software to the banning of books from a library.
Don't miss this article comparing the use of blocking software to the banning of books from a library.