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Does the American Library Association support the banning of books?

Does the American Library Association support the banning of books?

Does ALA ban books? No. The ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country. The ALA condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information.

What are the most banned books in American libraries?

Banned & Challenged Classics

  • The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
  • The Catcher in the Rye, by JD Salinger.
  • The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck.
  • To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee.
  • The Color Purple, by Alice Walker.
  • Ulysses, by James Joyce.
  • Beloved, by Toni Morrison.
  • The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding.

What books are frequently challenged?

Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2018

  • George by Alex Gino.
  • A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss, illustrated by EG Keller.
  • Captain Underpants series written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey.
  • The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
  • Drama written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier.
  • Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.

What is the number 1 most banned book?

Here are the titles included in the American Library Association’s “Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books: 2010-2019”:

  • “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie.
  • “Captain Underpants” (series) by Dav Pilkey.
  • “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher.
  • “Looking for Alaska” by John Green.

Why we should never ban books?

Books are essentially a gateway to another world through written word. Banning certain written works can cause more harm than good to children and young adults. When someone reads a book, the reader is not only going on a journey with the characters, but also with the author.

What are the 6 books being banned?

The books are “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!” and “The Cat’s Quizzer.”