Banned books
Banned because of it's focus on racism, this book follows Scout and her father Atticus as they navigate these tough themes
To Kill A Mockingbird
Books that express views that are considered harmful or offensive by certain groups
Banned Books
Books with these characters or themes are frequently challenged for being sexually explicit or promoting a certain lifestyle.
LGBTQ+
Which state has the most banned books?
A.) Florida
B.) North Dakota
C.) Texas
D.) Oklahoma
A.) Florida
This popular graphic novel written by Dav Pilkey features a tighty-whities wearing superhero
Captain Underpants
the suppression or prohibition of information (books, films, news, etc.)
Censorship
Books that are perceived to promote ______ or that include characters or storylines that are deemed offensive or stereotypical
Racism
What percentage of banned books featured characters of color?
A.) 22%
B.) 33%
C.) 44%
D.) 55%
C.) 44%
Written by Ray Bradbury; a world where books are burned
Fahrenheit 451
When is World Book Day 2025?
A.) April 23rd
B.) October 23rd
C.) November 23rd
D.) February 23rd
A.) April 23rd
These individuals raise concerns about books they deem inappropriate for their children or for the community as a whole.
Parental Concern
What percentage of banned books featured LGBTQ+ characters?
A.) 29%
B.) 39%
C.) 49%
D.) 59%
B.) 39%
A popular book (and show on Hulu), this book tackles challenging topics relating to government, gender roles and stereotypes, and bodily autonomy
The Handmaid's Tale
When is banned book week 2025?
A.) September 21st-27th
B.) October 5th-11th
C.) November 9th-15th
D.) December 7th-13th
B.) October 5th-11th
Explicit acts deemed 18+
Sexual Content
About how many books are banned in the U.S?
A.) 7,050
B.) 8,050
C.) 9,050
D.) 10,050
D.) 10,050
Challenged for LGBTQ+ content and for covering topics of race, racism, equity, and social justice; this book written by Steven Chbosky follows Charlie and was later adapted into a popular movie
Perks of Being a Wallflower
When was the first book banned?
A.) 2018
B.) 1983
C.) 1877
D.) 1637
D.) 1637
Materials advocating for political ideologies or that criticize policies or structures already in place
Political Reasons
How many books are banned in Florida alone?
A.) 4,500
B.) 3,500
C.) 2,500
D.) 1,500
A.) 4,500