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i would like to save the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I enjoy reading this book and i feel like many English classes should read it. and because in the book many people was willing to sacrifice their lives. - adajisha nesbitt.

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The one thing I noticed from the infographic is the pie chart with the statistics of who initiates the challenges because according to it 32% of parents initiated the challenges because they are usually the ones that want certain books banned because they don't like the content or they feel like what their kids are reading are going to effect the rest of that child's life- Cody Larsson

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The book I would like to save from censorship is Sex is a funny word I would like to save this book because it was banned for a really dumb reason which was it was thought to lead to kids to want to have sex or ask questions about it. It is a good thing that they ask questions about it because they will learn about how it works and also how to prevent pregnancy at a early such as the teenage years.- Cody Larsson

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Mancini, Candice. Censorship in Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. Greenhaven Press, 2011.

Cody Larsson

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The statement I believe is the most important is access to library resources and services regardless of sex,gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation. I believe this is important is because everyone is different in their own special way. If someone is gay or bisexual or transgender then they should have the same rights to the library as a straight person such as myself and there is no reason to restrict their need to learn things because of their sexuality or gender.-Cody Larsson

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Vanessa, have you read TKAM? Your word selection puzzles me. Also, say more about Drama so we know what you mean. Reference the question so we know the context of your answer too. - Mrs. Hill

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Drama by Raina Telgemeier because I think it's good for tweens to understand what it is that they are doing and that they need to keep it under control. Vanessa Matson

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Access to Resources and Services in School Library. Is most important to me because if I need to research something I know that I will most likely be able to find what I need at the library. Vanessa Matson

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Most of the people who challenge books are parents. Most challenges happen at public libraries. Vanessa Matson

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To Kill a Mockingbird because It may be racist but it tells why racism is bad and why no matter what, people are people. It also has good lessons in it to. Vanessa Matson

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Polastron, Lucien X., and Jon Graham. Books on Fire: the Destruction of Libraries throughout History. Inner Traditions, 2007. Vanessa Matson

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Adajisha, be more specific. Choose one thing about the infographic that stands out to you. - Mrs. Hill

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the info graphic is mainly talking about censorship . - adajisha nesbitt

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The most important library bill of rights to me would be access to digital information , services , and networks. -adajisha nesbitt

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The book that surprised me most is The Kite Runner because it talks about topics that a lot of teenagers go through such as sexual violence and them being lead into terrorism. And those are a lot of things that are going on today in this world.- adajisha nesbitt

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The book that surprises me the most is 13 reasons why. It surprised me because I know suicide is a sensitive subject but it is also a good thing that it is addressed because it help someone learning about suicide and possibly prevent someone from doing it- Cody Larsson

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Open the media center catalog through Destiny Discover and search for books about censorship. Select one that would be relevant for a class you have taken at BHS. Copy its citation as your response.

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State which ONE BOOK you would like to save from censorship and why. Include the author and title in your response.

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Interpreting the Library Bill of Rights: review these statements and explain which one you believe is most important to you as a high school student.

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Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights

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Although the Articles of the Library Bill of Rights are unambiguous statements of basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning application of these principles to specific library practices. Following are those documents designated by the Intellectua…

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List one thing you notice from the American Library Association's infographic.

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Which of the Top 10 Most Frequently Challenged titles of 2017 surprises you most? Why? Explain.

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The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Every year, the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The lists are based on information from media stories and voluntary reports sent to OIF from communities across the U.S.

The Top 10 lists are only a snapshot of book challenges. Surveys indicate that 82-97% of book challenges - documented requests to remove materials from schools or libraries - remain unreported and receive no media.

Click on the button to open the dropdown menu of years of Top 10 Most Challenged Books.

Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2020

Find more shareable statistics on the Free Downloads webpage.

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 156 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2020. Of the 273 books that were targeted, here are the most challenged, along with the reasons cited for censoring the books:

Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2019

View the Censorship by the Numbers infographic for 2019

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2019. Of the 566 books that were targeted, here are the most challenged, along with the reasons cited for censoring the books:

Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2018

View the Censorship by the Numbers infographic for 2018

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2018. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the Top 11 Most Challenged Books are:

Captain Underpants series written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey
Reasons: series was challenged because it was perceived as encouraging disruptive behavior, whileCaptain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot was challenged for including a same-sex couple

Top 10 for 2017

View the Censorship by the Numbers infographic for 2017

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2017. Of the 416 books challenged or banned in 2017, the Top 10 Most Challenged Books are:

Top 10 for 2016

Out of 323 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

View the Censorship by the Numbers infographic for 2016

Top 10 for 2015

Out of 275 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

View the Censorship by the Numbers infographic for 2015

Top 10 for 2014

Out of 311 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

View the Censorship by the Numbers infographic for 2014

Top 10 for 2013

Out of 307 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2012

Out of 464 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2011

Out of 326 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2010

Out of 348 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2009

Out of 460 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2008

Out of 513 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2007

Out of 420 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2006

Out of 546 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2005

Out of 405 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2004

Out of 547 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2003

Out of 458 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2002

Out of 515 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Top 10 for 2001

Out of 448 challenges recorded by the Office for Intellectual Freedom

Background Information from 2000 to 2009

View the 2000-2009 book challenge infographic

From 2000 to 2009, 5,099* challenges were reported to the Office for Intellectual Freedom.

1,577 challenges due to "sexually explicit" material

1,291 challenges due to "offensive language"

989 challenges due to materials deemed "unsuited to age group"

619 challenged due to "violence"'

361 challenges due to "homosexuality"

Further, 274 materials were challenged due to "occult" or "Satanic" themes, an additional 291 were challenged due to their "religious viewpoint," and 119 because they were "anti-family."

Please note that the number of challenges and the number of reasons for those challenges do not match because works are often challenged on more than one ground.

1,639 of these challenges were in school libraries; 1,811 were in classrooms; 1,217 took place in public libraries. There were 114 challenges to materials used in college classes, and 30 to academic libraries. There are isolated cases of challenges to library materials made available in or by prisons, special libraries, community groups, and students.

The vast majority of challenges were initiated by parents (2,535), with patrons and administrators to follow (516 and 489 respectively).

* We receive challenge reports after the Top Ten lists have been published. This number reflects all the challenges we received since July 31, 2013 for the 2000-2009 time period.

Before 1990

OIF has only been collecting data about banned books since 1990, so we do not have any lists of frequently challenged books or authors before that date.

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