Banned Books Week-September 22-28, 2019

Most Challenged Books  for 2018 are:

   1.     George by Alex Gino (Juv. G4932g)

       Reasons: banned, challenged, and relocated because it was believed to encourage children to clear browser history and change their bodies using hormones, and for mentioning “dirty magazines,” describing male anatomy, “creating confusion,” and including a transgender character

2.       A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss, illustrated by EG Keller (Juv. B9425d.)
Reasons: banned and challenged for including LGBTQIA+ content, and for political and religious viewpoints

3.       Captain Underpants series written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey  (Juv. P638a)
Reasons: series was challenged because it was perceived as encouraging disruptive behavior, while Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot was challenged for including a same-sex couple

4.       The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (Juv. T4542h)
Reasons: banned and challenged because it was deemed “anti-cop,” and for profanity, drug use, and sexual references

5.       Drama written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier (Juv.  Juv.T2714d)
Reasons: banned and challenged for including LGBTQIA+ characters and themes

6.       Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher (Juv. Juv. A8254t)
Reasons: banned, challenged, and restricted for addressing teen suicide

7.       This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated by Jillian Tamaki (Juv. T1533t)
Reasons: banned and challenged for profanity, sexual references, and certain illustrations

8.       Skippyjon Jones series written and illustrated by Judy Schachner (Juv.S291s)
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture

9.       The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Juv. A3847a)
Reasons: banned and challenged for sexual references, profanity, violence, gambling, and underage drinking, and for its religious viewpoint

10.   This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman, illustrated by Kristyna Litten (Juv. P6854t)
Reason: challenged and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content

11.   Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan (Juv.L6662t)
Reason: challenged and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content

Source: https://bannedbooksweek.org/american-library-association-names-top-11-challenged-books-of-2018/
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks
Starred books are on previous lists

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Suppose a book is challenged in a school, public library or academic library?
Each school should have a selection policy, contact the Principal or School Librarian/Media Specialist.
Use this Toolkit if there is no selection policy or policy for reconsideration of materials:
http://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/selectionpolicytoolkit

Remember these if you need help

Office for Intellectual Freedom

Assistance and Consultation

The staff of the Office for Intellectual Freedom is available to answer questions or provide assistance to librarians, trustees, educators and the public about selection and reconsideration policies. Areas of assistance include policy development, state laws, and professional ethics. Inquiries can be directed via email to oif@ala.org or via phone at (312) 280-4226.

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund http://cbldf.org/

The CBLDF assists librarians by providing access to resources and writing letters of support in cases where comics are challenged. In the past year the CBLDF has participated in helping several challenges and stands ready to address new ones when they occur. CBLDF is also an active sponsor of Banned Books Week and the Kids Right To Read Project, initiatives that create tools and perform activities that advance the freedom to read.

Don't forget to read their brochure!

https://issuu.com/cbldf/docs/cbldf_defendbannedcomics_2018_final