BANNED BOOKS 1
BANNED BOOKS 2
Censorship
100

This story features a farm, a talking pig and spider, and is a popular children's book

What is Charlotte's Web?

100

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

The Diary of Anne Frank has been banned for being too depressing, for sexual references (Anne discusses her thoughts on intimate subjects), and for Anne’s views on religious tolerance.

100

The most widespread form of censorship in the United States

Book Banning

200

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?

200

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.

200

The primary target of censorship in the United States

What is Children's Literature?

300

This book has been challenged many times because it is too religious.

What is The Bible?

300

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

300

An attempt to remove or restrict materials based upon the objections of a person or group

What is a Challenge?

400

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?

400

This hero of the series by Dav Pilkey, has been challenged for its “anti-family content?"

Who is 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.

400

The First Amendment declares that every citizen shall have... 

Freedom of speech/ Expression/ Opinion Etc

500

This picture book is based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who raised a chick together.

What is And Tango Makes Three?

500

Name one of Shakespeare's plays that has banned by some schools?

Any of them - Twelfth Night, Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello...

All of Shaespeare's play have been challenged because of sexual content, and the use of death and violence.

500

Most common location for book challenges to occur

What are schools?