Eight of the 10 most challenged books last year were based on l. Apr 09, 2018 of the 416 books banned or challenged in 2017, here are the top 10 most challenged. This year 11 books were selected, since two titles were tied for the final position on the list, and both books were burned by a religious activist to protest a pride event. This book has been banned from some schools and libraries because of the portrayal of gang violence, underage. Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 20002009. What could be so bad about a childrens book fun for all ages that my sister and i poured over for. Apr 09, 2012 10 most challenged books on the american library association s 2011 list the ttyl series by lauren myracle and the color of earth by kim dong hwa top the 2011 rankings of most challenged books. What could be so bad about a childrens book fun for all ages. Roald dahls james and the giant peach is a classic amongst childrens books, but it may surprise you to hear that it ranked number 50 on the alas list of most challenged books from 1990 to 1999. Each year, the american library association releases a top 10 list of challenged books based on reports to its office of intellectual freedom. It also was one of the top ten most banned books of 2004, 2005, 2010, and 2011. More people tried to have books banned last year, according to the the american library associations report on the most challenged books of 2016.
The agency offers tips on reporting or dealing with a challenge at its web site. In 1965 when this novel was released it was controversial. Each year, the american library associations ala office for intellectual freedom records hundreds of attempts by. T he american library association ala released its 2015 list of the 10 most challenged books on monday the ranking is based on 275 challenges, meaning a formal, written complaint.
On the list of most challenged books of 2000 through 2009, it had dropped. Sep 28, 2005 mostchallenged books from appalachia alumni association via norbizness, i found my way to the american library associations list of the 100 most challenged books 19902000. As we near the end of national library week, lets consider the ten most challenged books of 2016. Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 20002009 book. Apr 10, 2017 american library association s list of top 10 most frequently challenge books of 2016. Apr 14, 2017 the top 10 most challenged books of 2016, considered. The holy bible, along with several other books that incorporate aspects of religion, made the american library associations list of top10 most challenged books in 2015 at no. Alvin schwartz s scary stories series was the american library association s most challenged book of 1990 through 1999. The following books were among 5,718 challenges reported to the office for intellectual freedom between 1990 and 1999.
The 100 most frequently challenged books by decade the ala office for intellectual freedom oif does not claim comprehensiveness in recording challenges. The harry potter series was among the top 10 challenged books in 2019, according to the american library association. Traditionally ala releases a top 10 list within the state of americas libraries 2019. The annual list is compiled by the american library association s office for intellectual freedom, which. The list, compiled by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom and released this week, draws on data from across the country. Apr 16, 20 the american library associations list of the 10 most challenged books of 2012 featured some new titles this time around there were 464 challenges in total in 2012, according to the office of.
This list of the most commonly challenged books in the united states refers to books. This list of the most commonly challenged books in the united states refers to books sought to be removed or otherwise restricted from public access, typically from a library or a school curriculum. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the. Here are the ten most challenged books of 2014 according. John olivers book about mike pences gay rabbit named one. The list is published by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom as part of banned books week september 2330, which annually celebrates the. American library associations list of top 10 most frequently challenge books of 2016. Kite runner joins gay penguins on top 10 books americans. Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 19902000 book. Its national library week, which means the american library associations office for intellectual freedom has unveiled the most challenged books of 2018. Here are the ten most challenged books of 2014 according to. It was also said to promote gangs, excessive violence and unchristian values. Koen book distributors top 100 books of the past century.
The 2020 celebration of banned books week will be held from september 27 through october 3. The holy bible, along with several other books that incorporate aspects of religion, made the american library associations list of top 10 most challenged books in 2015. The american library association has published a list of the most 100 most frequently challenged books for banned books week. John oliver book about mike pences gay bunny is top. Heres the full top eleven most challenged books list. Of the 566 books challenged or banned in 2019, the top 10 most challenged are listed below. These are the 10 most banned and challenged books in america. On monday, the american library association released its annual report of the most challenged books and articles nationwide. The holy bible makes library associations list of most. The state of americas libraries 2019 american libraries. Alvin schwartzs scary stories series was the american library associations most challenged book of 1990 through 1999. Research suggests that for each challenge reported there are as many as four or five which go unreported.
These are the 10 most banned and challenged books in. Apr 09, 2018 the american library association ala has just released its list of the top 10 most challenged books in 2017, and the public s reasons for attacking these books, many of which are aimed at. The american library associations top ten most challenged books for the year 2007 list was chosen since the time frame between the publication of the list and the inclusion of a librarys holdings in oclcs worldcat was sufficient to allow for the purchase and inclusion of recently published titles. Each year, the american library association s ala office for intellectual freedom records hundreds of attempts by. Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 19902000. Note, more than 100 actual books are listed, as the ala lumps a series as one work i. Apr 20, 2020 the harry potter series was among the top 10 challenged books in 2019, according to the american library association. Common knowledge book awards ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 20002009. The challenges to brave new world come as the american library association ala releases its list of the 10 most frequently challenged books of. Rowling, challenged by people who complained the books were about the occult and. American library association names top 11 challenged books. Nov 30, 2014 it has been challenged because of the use of drugs and alcohol.
Apr 14, 2014 the challenges to brave new world come as the american library association ala releases its list of the 10 most frequently challenged books of 20, after collecting reports on book challenges. Banned or challenged books through the years newsday. The rainbow book list created by the rainbow book list committee of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender round table of the american library association. The top 10 books most challenged in schools and libraries. In 2019 the american library associations office of intellectual freedom oif tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services. Apr 25, 20 from the american library association s website.
Apr 25, 20 from the american library associations website. The outsiders was a controversial book at the time of its publication. Harry potter among 100 most challenged books in banned. American library association lists top 10 most challenged. Mostchallenged books from appalachia alumni association via norbizness, i found my way to the american library associations list of the 100 most challenged books 19902000. Sitting atop the 100 most frequently challenged books of the decade, 20002009, was the harry potter series by j. The alas list of the 100 most frequently challenged books between 19902000. Normally, that list is only ten titles long, but this years list includes eleven titles, some of which were even burned by censors. The ala s list of the 100 most frequently challenged books between 19902000. Sep 22, 2014 each year, the american library association releases a top 10 list of challenged books based on reports to its office of intellectual freedom. Other challenged works included rowlings harry potter books, which have long been criticized by some religious groups for themes of sorcery. List of 100 most frequently challenged books 200009. List of most commonly challenged books in the united states. American library association releases its 10 most challenged.
Among the 10 titles that parents and other gatekeepers challenged or banned are comingofage graphic novel this one summer and drama, an illustrated story with an lgbtq character. While olivers parody book was a favorite online, it clearly angered enough people to land near the top of the american library associations list of the most challenged books of 2018. Here are the ten most challenged books of 2014 according to the american library association from kite runners to gay penguin families, these are the books your local librarians are fighting for. It has been challenged because of the use of drugs and alcohol.
American library association research suggests that for each challenge reported, as many as four or five go unreported. Oif receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books and compiles this information into lists in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom oif, which gathers data from media reports from reports from librarians and. Ala 100 best books for teens at the best of the best preconference, held during the 2000 annual conference of the american library association, librarians of the young adult services division selected the one hundred titles they consider to be the best books for young adults from the last half of the twentieth century. Apr 11, 2016 the holy bible, along with several other books that incorporate aspects of religion, made the american library association s list of top 10 most challenged books in 2015. Of the 416 books banned or challenged in 2017, here are the top 10 most challenged. The annual list is compiled by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom, which. On monday, the american library association released its annual snapshot of books most challenged by parents and other community members. The american library association ala has just released its list of the top 10 most challenged books in 2017, and the publics reasons for attacking these books, many of. Dec 03, 2016 sitting atop the 100 most frequently challenged books of the decade, 20002009, was the harry potter series by j.
Includes an index and six appendices with information on the first amendment, book censorship, the top 100 most banned or challenged books from 20002009, banned childrens classics, challenged caldecott medal books, and challenged newbery medal books. The top 10 most challenged books of 2016, considered. American library association names top 11 challenged books of. The top two were alex gino s george and susan kuklin s.
The top 10 most challenged books of 2017, considered. List of most commonly challenged books in the united. The ones ive read quite few, i dont usually read things longer than a slate article anymore are bolded. Some of the many reasons it was banned was due to the drug and alcohol references, language ass, and encouragement of disobedience to parents. This slideshow represents the banned or challenged novels on the list. Apr 20, 2020 on monday, the american library association released its annual snapshot of books most challenged by parents and other community members. These are the most challenged books, according to the a. This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library association s office for intellectual freedom oif, which gathers data. Apr 08, 2019 while olivers parody book was a favorite online, it clearly angered enough people to land near the top of the american library associations list of the most challenged books of 2018.
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