Banned Books 2024
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Created on September 16, 2024
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How Many Have you Read?
BOOK CHALLENGES
Free Speech
Judy Blume
"Censorship reflects a society's lack of confidence in itself".
QUOTE
BACKGROUND
Each year ALA compiles statistics on book challenges at school and public libraries.
Ten Most Challenged 2023
These titles were the ones most frequently challenged in libraries across the country
Should authorsbe protected under the First Amendment?
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Attempts to restrict access to books 0 Titles challenged in those attempts 0
MAP2014
Massachusetts Attempts to restrict access to books 37 Titles challenged in those attempts 63
MAP2023
“I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights,... any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation ... is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent,”
“If you do not believe in climate change you do not believe in facts or in science or empirical truths, and ..., should not be allowed to hold public office.”
I can't pretend to be someone who makes $25,000 a year."
Racism is a dated concept. ... It's stupid.
2020
2015
2010
Are Celebrities Different?
2000
Listen to her word choice
VERSUS
PEN Authors
WE'RE SUINGPEN America, Penguin Random House, and a diverse group of authors have joined with parents and students from Escambia County, Florida, to file a federal lawsuit challenging removals and restrictions of books from school libraries that violate their rights to free speech and equal protection under the law.
A Conservative
Why are children exposed to this kind of content? Parents are absolutely entitled to be outraged because their children are exposed to books and ideas like these. There is no reason for young kids to be exposed to this type of content in schools. Zero. That is the job of the parent. Ite. Soture in schools.
Let's Discuss
As you read the article, decide if you agree with the decision to ban or censor