Censorship / Banned Books
Learn about the censorship of children's books, the banning of the Harry Potter books, the most challenged books, organizations on both sides, and why people are for, or against, banning books.
Here you'll find information about Banned Books week, including when Banned Books Week is held, who sponsors it, and what the purpose of Banned Books Week is.
What's the state of censorship and challenged children's books in the twenty-first century? Books, including the Harry Potter series, are being challenged, censored, and may be included in book burnings.
Here's an article about banning books for children that looks at the who and why of banning or not banning books, written by Liz Kennedy, your About Children's Books Guide.
Vote in our poll and join the discussion on the About Children's Books Forum.
Learn about the history of book burning, recent children's book burnings, and the controversy about the Harry Potter books, from your About Children's Books Guide.
Have you ever wondered why certain books are the target of individuals or groups who want them banned or censored? Generally, these are children's books or young adult books. Read this list of the ten most challenged books of 2005 and note the reasons and the online sources of additional information.
Here's a step-by-step guide to saving a book from banning, from the About Classic Literature Guide.
This is an interesting article directed to secondary school educators about challenges to books used, from the About Secondary School Educators Guide.
This list contains books for adults and books enjoyed by both teens and adults.
