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Censorship by the Numbers

Why are there 11 most challenged books this year?

The State of America’s Libraries 2019 report includes a snapshot of censorship in libraries, schools and universities; who initiates challenges, where are they taking place, and what are the reasons?

April 9, 2019April 11, 2019 Kristin Pekoll ALA Top Ten Most Frequently Challenged Books, Authors, Banned and Challenged Books, Censorship, National Library Week
Jay Asher at the 2011 Texas Book Festival

Happy Birthday, Jay Asher!

However, as with any banned book, it’s these books that make us uncomfortable, that cause us to dig deep and think about ourselves and about the people around us feel, that are most important to be widely available.

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 Rebecca Slocum Banned and Challenged Books, Banned Books Week, General Interest

Dear Banned Author: A Letter to Jay Asher

For Banned Books Week, Jamie LaRue, Director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom, writes to banned author, Jay Asher with gratitude for his courage, compassion, and persistence.

September 26, 2018September 25, 2018 Jamie LaRue Authors, Banned and Challenged Books, Banned Books Week
Jay Asher, author of Thirteen Reasons Why

Thirteen Reasons Why Controversy

When Jay Asher is approached by librarians, educators and others fighting censorship of his book, he shares emails from readers expressing what they gained from reading the book.

June 7, 2017 Cathy Collins Banned and Challenged Books, Censorship
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