Censorship is so...
The book mentioned in this year's Banned Book Week theme.
What is 1984?
This book featuring a magical wardrobe has been banned for graphic violence, mysticism, and gore.
What is The Chronicles of Narnia?
The majority of censorship targets these institutions.
What are public libraries?
"His skin was cold, unnaturally cold."
What is Twilight?
This renowned speculative fiction author has multiple banned books that call into question social roles, our government, autonomy, and consumerism.
Who is Margaret Atwood?
The author of numerous banned books, including 1984 and Animal Farm.
Who is George Orwell?
This famous novel about an orphan's sad life has been banned for witchcraft.
What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?
The top challenged book of 2024.
What is All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson
"We accept the love we think we deserve."
What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The most frequently banned author since 1990. This author wrote The Bluest Eye and Beloved.
Who is Toni Morrison?
The name of the totalitarian regime in 1984.
What is The Party?
This book about two rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, has been banned for gang violence, underage drinking and smoking, and strong language.
What is The Outsiders?
The reason challenged titles are underreported.
What is risk to librarian's safety or job security?
"I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.”
What is The Great Gatsby?
This author's novel, They Both Die at the End, has been banned for obscenity and LGBTQ+ characters.
Who is Adam Silvera?
The reasons that 1984 has been banned.
What is anti-communist, anti-government, pro-communist, anti-authoritarian, and explicit sexual content?
This 5-book series about travelling through time has been banned due to being too complicated for children and featuring some scary moments.
What is A Wrinkle in Time?
These groups challenge books the most.
What are pressure groups and decision makers (admin. & government)?
"I can still tend the rabbits, George? I didn't mean no harm, George."
What is Of Mice and Men?
This McCarthian era book deals with themes of witchcraft and fear of persecution.
What is The Crucible?
The Party's motto.
What is "ignorance is strength?"
This book follows two young children as they build their friendship and create a secret fantastical kingdom in the woods. It has been banned for witchcraft, atheism, and swear words.
What is Bridge to Terabithia?
The total unique titles challenged in 2024.
What is 2,452?
"The life where nothing was ever unexpected. Or inconvenient. Or unusual. The life without color, pain, or past."
What is The Giver?
This author has had multiple books banned for their themes of racism, gun violence, and police brutality. Popular works include All-American Boys, and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.
Who is Jason Reynolds?