Classics
Children's
Authors With Banned Books
Potpourri
Banned Books Turned Movies
100

This story was banned because it depicts women in unconventionaal roles. It features a lion, scarecrow, and tin man.

What is The Wizard of Oz.

100

The story was considered a bad influence, too dark, and it glorified witchcraft. It is a seven book series, with three main characters.

What is Harry Potter

100

This author has written a lot of children's books, including Junie B. Jones, and Are You There God? It's Me Margaret. She is second only to Stephen King with the number of banned books.

Who is Judy Blume

100

This country's government still bans many books from their people though it has a lot of people. 

What is China

100

This movie features a little girl who is mistreated by her parents and headmistress. She discovers magical powers and eventually lives with her SWEET teacher.

What is Matilda

200

It was banned for racism, profanity, foul language, violence. It features two main characters; one freakishly strong who likes to pet mice and wants to raise rabbits.

What is Of Mice and Men

200

The book was banned from several classrooms in Pennsylvania on accounts of “profanity, disrespect for adults, and an elaborate fantasy world that might lead to confusion.” It is the story of two children who create a world together then one dies.

What is Bridge to Terabithia.

200

He has written many horror stories like The Shining. He has the most banned books in America.

Who is Stephen King

200

This book was banned for being "too depressing." It is the story of a young Jewish girl during WWII.

What is The Diary of Anne Frank

200

A three book series turned into a four part movie franchise. Headed by the Girl on Fire.

What is The Hunger Games

300

Banned for its controversial subjects and view of human nature, the plot is shipwrecked children try to govern themselves and nothing goes right.

What is Lord of the Flies

300

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with this book, which has been banned in the U.S. for perceived drug references and sexual fantasies.

What is Alice in Wonderland

300

She wrote a classic story featuring a father who defends a black man while trying to care for his children in Alabama. She created the character Boo Radley

Who is Harper Lee

300

This is the most common person who challenges books.

What is a parent

300

Movie featuring Leonardo DiCaprio in the roaring 20s. He is in love with a woman he can never have.

What is The Great Gatsby

400

It was banned for liberal use of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and teenage angst. The main character is named Holden Caulfield.

What is The Catcher in the Rye

400

Everyone’s favorite childhood book was banned from a public library in Colorado because it was considered “sexist.” It was also challenged by several schools because it “criminalized the foresting agency.”

What is The Giving Tree

400

His most famous stories have almost all been banned at sometime. His most famous feature giant fruit, giant bugs, magical children, and a chocolate factory.

Who is Roald Dahl

400

The most common place books are challenged or banned.

What is public or school libraries

400

Follows a gang of boys who live on the bad side of town. Its the Socs versus the Greasers.

What is The Outsiders

500

Banned for the book's portrayal of slaves in the antebellum South and for the immoral behavior of its heroine, Scarlett O'Hara. It takes place during the Civil War.

What is Gone with the Wind

500

The book was banned and then reprinted because it originally showcased a topless beachgoer (not like anyone could find her if they tried, though).

What is Where's Waldo

500

An author of many banned classics. Mostly stories of two boys named Huckleberry Finn, and Tom Sawyer.

Who is Mark Twain

500

Most common reason for banning books. There are three right answers.

What is sexually explicit, offensive language, and unsuited for age group.

500

A popular children's book that starts with a boy not eating his soup and moves to dancing with monsters.

What is Where the Wild Things Are