Sarah Dessen for Banned Books Read Out
Dav Pilkey on Banned Books
Banned Books display
Top 10 Books video
Banned Books Week Celebration
Attempts to Ban in Florida
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Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger 2010 - (Martin) Challenged for inappropriate language. |
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Cuba by Sharon Gordon 2009 - (Miami) Challenged for depicting an inaccurate portrayal of life in Cuba. |
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Just Listen by Sarah Dessen 2009 - (Tampa) Challenged for objectionable sexual themes. |
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Me, Penelope by Lisa Jahn-Clough 2009 - (Tavares) Challenged for depicting a teenagers dealing with brother's death. |
Class Objectives
By the end of today's discussion you should be able to answer the following questions:
1. What's the difference between a challenge and a ban?
2. Why do books most typically get challenged?
3. Who is doing the challenging and/or banning?
4. Where are challenges and bans occurring?
5. Name a few titles that have been banned or challenged?