Intellectual Freedom/Censorship
Challenged Authors
Banned Because...
Challenged Titles
From Your Childhood
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Banned Books Week is promoted nationally to emphasize people's right to: A-go to the library B-the freedom to choose what they read C-know which books have been challenged or banned so they will not read them D-none of the above

What is B. The freedom to choose what to read. Banned Books Week was created by the American Library Association to emphasize the importance of literary freedom and to oppose literary censorship.

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Of these authors, who has the most books on the list of most frequently challenged books? A- Marc Brown B- Judy Blume C- Dr. Seuss D- Mary Pope Osborne
What is B - Judy Blume.
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This book has been banned for a number of reasons, but mostly because of its focus on magic. It was a best seller upon its release in 1997 and was one of the most challenged books of 1999. It in the main character fights evil, plays an unusual sport, and wears round glasses…
What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. It has been challenged because of its supposed promotion of witchcraft and wizardry and the depiction of violence and brutality.
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This book series is often challenged because of the main character's "smart mouth".

What is "Junie B. Jones"?

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This story features a farm, a talking pig and spider, and is a popular children's book.
What is Charlotte's Web
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In the U.S. what does the First Amendment protect?
What is the Freedom of Speech. The First Amendment states that "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..." This means that the government cannot and should not tell people what religion to follow, or what to think, or what to read.
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In this book written by Maurice Sendak, a small child is sent to bed without dinner after he misbehaves.  The book was challenged (and banned) because it was said to depict "child abuse".

What is "Where the Wild Things Are"?

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This children’s book was challenged because it contains a few swear words. In it the parents of the main character are killed and he is sent to live with his two evil aunts. A gigantic fruit grows in their yard and crushes his aunts. He meets life size insects and they go on adventures together. What is the title?
What is James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.
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This book is often quoted as being the number one bestseller. It has been translated into many languages and read by people all over the world. What is the name of the book? A-The Cost of Discipleship B- The Book of Common Prayer C- Pilgrim’s Progress D-The Bible
What is D-the Bible. the Bible has been banned many, many times over the centuries.
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This lovable bear, a little pig, and their friends have been banned in many schools and libraries throughout the country.
What is Winnie-the-Pooh
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Every year, challenges are made to certain books when a person or group objects to their content. However, most challenges do not lead to banning. True or False.
What is True. In 2000, over 600 books were challenged, but most of these did not lead to banning because school officials, teachers, and librarians refused to remove the books. The real number is probably much higher, but not everything gets reported.
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This famous American author wrote two related books about the adventures of two young boys. Despite being classics, both books have been banned in some schools. At first they were banned for being too "racially tolerant." Today they are considered "too racist." Who is the author? A- John Steinbeck B- Harriest Beecher Stowe C- Mark Twain D- Ernest Hemingway
What is C-Mark Twain. The books are The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. They have been banned because they are said to contain racial stereotypes and the use of language that is inappropriate today but was acceptable when the books were published.
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Who is the hero of the series by Dav Pilkey, which has been challenged for its “anti-family content?" A-Wicked Wedgie Woman B-Deputy Doo-Doo C-Bionic Booger Boy D-Captain Underpants
What is C-Captain Underpants. Pilkey, who was diagnosed with learning disabilities as a child, designed the books to draw the attention of kids who may not like to read.
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In this satire of the Communist Revolution in Russia, animals can talk. A-1984 by George Orwell B-Animal Farm by George Orwell C-Aesop’s Fables by Aesop D-Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
What is B-Animal Farm by George Orwell. It was banned in the USSR until the 1980's for being anti-Communist but also banned in the USA for the Communist text in its introduction.
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Written by Shel Silverstein, this story features a very generous tree. It was challenged (and actually banned in 1988) because it criminalized the foresting agency.
What is The Giving Tree.
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Books can be removed from the Sunnyside Library if parents call and complain and write a letter to the school board.  True or False?

What is false?

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The author of this autobiography, discovered in an attic after World War II, died in a concentration camp of typhus.

What is The Diary of Anne Frank? This book has been banned in some libraries for being too depressing and for Anne's views on religious tolerance.

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Even books by Dr. Seuss have been challenged. This Dr. Seuss book was challenged because it offended forestry workers. A-The Cat in the Hat B-The Lorax C-Green Eggs and Ham D-Oh, the Places You’ll Go
What is B-The Lorax. It is a story that teaches children about the impact humans can have on the environment. In the story Once-ler cuts down too many trees and pollutes the environment. People in the logging industry felt threatened by the book.
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The main character of this often challenged classic book is a teenager. He mourns the loss of his younger brother, hangs out with his younger sister, and in the end ends up in an institution. What is the name of the book? A- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger B- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain C- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain D- None of the above
What is A-Catcher in the Rye. It is often challenged because of the excessive use of swear words in the book and the feeling that it is not appropriate for teens. It was the most frequently banned book in schools in the 1960's and 1970's, but is still challenged today.
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This fantasy story involving a lion, scarecrow, tinman, and a witch, was banned in 1928 from every public library in Chicago because of its influence for depicting women in strong leadership roles.
What is The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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Where do most book challenges occur? A- school libraries B- public libraries C- academic libraries D- school classes
What is D. Most challenges occur in school classes, followed closely by school libraries and then by public libraries. From 1990-2010: school classes = 4,048 school libraries = 3659 public libraries = 2679 Source: American Library Association
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Harper Lee wrote the classic novel, To Kill A ________ has been challenged many times due to profanity and racial slurs.  However, it is often taught in schools. 

What is A Mockingbird.  She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, but has never wrote another novel.

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One of Mrs. Gillen's favorites, this book has been banned in some libraries for its scenes of death and isolation which some consider inappropriate for children.

What is "Bridge to Terabithia"?

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Which famous novel by Ray Bradbury about censorship has been both banned and challenged numerous times? A-Fahrenheit 451 B-Brave New World C- 1984 D-The Giver
What is A-Fahrenheit 451. Can you say irony? This book about book burning and censorship has been challenged and banned for unsuitable language and “questionable themes.” One of the main themes is that any government that tries to oppress freedom of thought should be opposed.
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This book was recently made into a movie. It was banned in 1994 for depictions of death, specifically euthanasia.
What is The Giver.
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