Banned books week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. 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. These are the 10 most banned and challenged books in america. List of most commonly challenged books in the united states. Apr 10, 2017 the list of the top ten most challenged books of 2016 is here. The ala condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information.
American library association names top 11 challenged books of. John olivers parody book among most challenged works not everyone was amused by the john oliver sendup of a picture book by the wife and daughter of vice president mike pence. 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. I know why the caged bird sings, by maya angelou 7. These are the 10 most banned and challenged books in. A challenge is defined as a formal, written complaint, filed with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because. Jun 16, 2017 each april during national library week, the ala s office for intellectual freedom oif releases its annual list of the top 10 most challenged books in the nations schools and libraries. Of the 323 challenges recorded by the american library association in 2016, the top ten challenged books are number 10. Apr 11, 2016 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. Sep 22, 2019 in 2018, at least 347 challenges were filed seeking to remove 483 books from libraries or schools, according to a recent news release from the american library association. American library association research suggests that for each challenge reported, as many as four or five go unreported. Top 50 banned or challenged books of the decade the. Lets take a look at ten of those reasons and the books on ala s top ten challenged books list for 2017.
Note, more than 100 actual books are listed, as the ala lumps a series as one work i. Top 50 banned or challenged books of the decade the globe. Apr 08, 2019 of the 483 books that were challenged or banned in 2018, these are the top 11 most challenged. The american library association has released its list of the books that were most frequently banned or challenged in schools or libraries in. Most of them are about sex, love and lgbtq relationships. Traditionally ala releases a top 10 list of banned and challenged books within the state of americas libraries report. The organization uses information from the media as well as book challenge reports to create its annual list of the most challenged books. Sherman alexies the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian took. Find images, infographics and more on the free downloads webpage the ala office for intellectual freedom tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2018. Normally, that list is only ten titles long, but this years list includes eleven titles, some of which were even burned by censors. Jun 07, 2019 lists of challenged books by decade, top 10, authors, and more. To call attention to this issue, the american library association produces a yearly top 10 list of most challenged books. Alas office for intellectual freedom oif receives reports from libraries, schools.
Top ten most challenged books lists advocacy, legislation. Please note the challenge reasons can vary from year to year. Below is a list of the top 50 banned or challenged books of the decade, according to the american library association. A challenge is defined as an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based. 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. A thoughtful approach to banned books week alsc blog. 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. We compile lists of challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship efforts that affect libraries and schools.
Banned books week brings together the entire book community librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers in shared support of the freedom to seek and. Of the 483 books that were challenged or banned in 2018, these are the top 11 most challenged. Top ten most challenged books lists american library association. Screenshot from the top ten challenged books of 2016 video, part of the state of americas libraries 2017 report today the american library association ala released the state of americas libraries, an annual report released during national library week, april 915, that captures usage trends within all types of libraries. The ala office for intellectual freedom oif does not claim comprehensiveness in recording challenges. The 10 most challenged books of 2017, according to the.
Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the top 11 most challenged books are george by alex gino. This years list explores a range of genres young adult, fiction, memoir and formats novels, graphic novels, picture books, but they have one thing in common. Ala announces top ten challenged books in 2017 the american. The 2018 list was released on monday as part of the state of the americas libraries report 2019, which summarizes library trends and is released annually during national library week. Ala top ten most frequently challenged books archives. Sep 25, 2019 to call attention to this issue, the american library association produces a yearly top 10 list of most challenged books. The report finds that library workers expertise continues.
Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 19902000. Frequently challenged books for kids and teens at one time or another, all the books on this list have been challenged by individuals or groups seeking to have them removed from libraries or classrooms, according to the american library association. For more information, visit alas official banned and challenged books site. List of most commonly challenged books in the united. The 35 most frequently banned books of the past 5 years mental. In addition, oif has only been collecting data about banned books since 1990, so we do not have any lists of frequently challenged books or authors before that date. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the top 11 most challenged. The list of the top ten most challenged books of 2016 is here. Apr 11, 2017 on monday, the american library association released its annual report of the mostchallenged books and articles nationwide.
American library association releases its 10 most challenged. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the top 11 most challenged books were george by alex gino reasons. The american library association ala released the annual list of most challenged books monday as part of national library week. 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.
Apr 20, 2015 the ala released its annual list last week, and its not the first time many of the top titles have been in the crosshairs. Ala announces top ten challenged books in 2017 the. The ala office for intellectual freedom chose the 11 most. Included is each books rank in the alas lists of top 100 challenged books by decade if applicable. Ala announces top 11 challenged books in 2018 the american. Apr 08, 2019 the organization uses information from the media as well as book challenge reports to create its annual list of the most challenged books. Apr 12, 2016 american library associations annual list of frequently challenged books places bible alongside transgender picture book and erotic novel fifty shades of grey. Each year, the ala office for intellectual freedom records hundreds of attempts by individuals and groups to have books removed from libraries shelves and. The ala office for intellectual freedom tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and. Ala releases top 11 most frequently challenged books of 2018. The ala office for intellectual freedom tracked 347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2018. The american library associations ala office for intellectual freedom has announced its 2018 list of the books that were most frequently banned or challenged in schools or libraries in the past year.
American association of school librarians aasl assn. The ala office for intellectual freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2017. The ala released its annual list last week, and its not the first time many of the top titles have been in the crosshairs. John olivers parody book among most challenged works abc. The statistics of censorship and top challenged books book riot. In addition, oif has only been collecting data about banned books since. On monday, the american library association released the top 11 most challenged books of 2018 in the state of americas libraries report. Frequently challenged books american library association. The office for intellectual freedom has published lists of the most challenged books since 2001, compiled from media articles and censorship reports. These resilient readers know that banned books benefit our worldview, our empathy and our democracy. State of americas libraries 2017 american libraries. Support your local librarian and free and open access to library materials.
Lets take a look at ten of those reasons and the books on ala s top ten challenged books list for 2017 and previous years that were attacked for these reasons. The annual list is compiled by the american library association s office. Top ten challenged books of 2016 intellectual freedom blog. Below is the ala s list of the most challenged books of 2016. The american library associations ala office for intellectual freedom has announced its 2017 list of the books that were most frequently banned or challenged in schools or libraries in the past year. These are the top ten challenged books of 2016, compiled by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom oif. Lists of challenged books by decade, top 10, authors, and more. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the top 11 most challenged books are. Amelia bloomer project an annual booklist of the best feminist books for young readers, ages birth through 18, created by the feminist task force of the social responsibilities round table of the american library association. Each year, the american library association releases a top 10 list of challenged books based on reports to its office of intellectual freedom.
The 2017 list was released on monday as part of the state of the americas libraries report 2018, which summarizes library trends and is released annually during national library week. Mar 14, 20 what are the top 100 banned or challenged books. Each year, the ala s office for intellectual freedom compiles a list of the top ten most frequently challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. These are the 10 most banned and challenged books in america right now. The bible makes most challenged books list in us for first. September 26, 2018 betsy gomez 2 comments books and plays are challenged for any number of reasons. The top 11 most frequently challenged books of 2018 list is included in ala s state of americas libraries 2019 report. Today the ala released the state of americas libraries report, which includes the top ten most challenged books of 2017, compiled from analysis by the ala s office for intellectual freedom oif. American library associations annual list of frequently challenged books places bible alongside transgender picture book and erotic novel fifty shades of grey. John olivers parody book among most challenged works. In addition, oif has only been collecting data about banned books since 1990. Each april during national library week, the ala s office for intellectual freedom oif releases its annual list of the top 10 most challenged books in the nations schools and libraries. Traditionally the ala releases a top ten list within the state of americas libraries report.
Tiger eyes by judy blume, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the chocolate war by robert cormier, of mic. Overall in 2017, 416 books were targeted, according to ala. Apr 10, 2018 the american library association announced the top 10 mostchallenged books of 2017 yesterday. Ala tracked 354 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2017. Its national library week, which means the american library associations office for intellectual freedom has unveiled the most challenged books of 2018. The ala s list is based on information gleaned from media stories and from. The statistics of censorship and top challenged books. Title, author, reasons for challenge, years published.
Perhaps best of all, go check out a banned or challenged book and enjoy it, no matter who wants to stop you. Heres the full top eleven most challenged books list. This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library association s office for intellectual freedom oif, which gathers data from media reports from reports from librarians and. And tango makes three, by justin richardsonpeter parnell 5. Oct 10, 2019 on monday, the american library association released the top 11 most challenged books of 2018 in the state of americas libraries report.
Each year the american library association releases a list of top titles that are banned and censored. American library association names top 11 challenged books. Aug 18, 2018 one way to do this is to not only focus on the yearly top ten most challenged books, which almost always revolve around current sociopolitical flashpoints, but to dive deeper into lists of frequently challenged books, which can reveal surprising and sometimes absurd scenarios which open the door to more nuanced conversations about book challenges. 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. Apr 08, 2019 john olivers parody book among most challenged works not everyone was amused by the john oliver sendup of a picture book by the wife and daughter of vice president mike pence. The 10 most challenged books of 2016 publishers weekly. The american library associations office for intellectual freedom oif has published their. One way to do this is to not only focus on the yearly top ten most challenged books, which almost always revolve around current sociopolitical flashpoints, but to dive deeper into lists of frequently challenged books, which can reveal surprising and sometimes absurd scenarios which open the door to more nuanced conversations about book challenges. Investigate the 100 most frequently challenged books for 19901999 and 20002009. Ten of the most frequently challenged books in america and.
The following books were among 5,718 challenges reported to the office for intellectual freedom between 1990 and 1999. More than half of banned books challenged for lgbtq content. Speak out where you can about the importance of unrestricted reading. Ala releases top 11 most frequently challenged books of. In its honor, lets revisit the list of the 10 most challenged books of 2017, compiled by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom and released in. The 100 most frequently challenged books by decade. Ala grants ala professional recognition ala recommended best of lists. The top 10 most challenged books of 2017, considered. Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 19902000 book.
Typically held during the last week of september, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. 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. Top challenged books banned books week library guide. More than half of the top 11 most frequently challenged and banned books of 2018 include lgbtq content, according to a report released monday by the american library association. These are the top ten challenged books of 2016, compiled by the american library association s office for. In fact, lgbtq stories made up the bulk of this years top 10 list. Regardless, the novel appeared on the alas top ten most frequently challenged books in 2001, 2003 and 2004. Sep 24, 2018 support your local librarian and free and open access to library materials. Research suggests that for each challenge reported there are as many as four or five which go unreported. The agency offers tips on reporting or dealing with a challenge at its web site. Banned books week alas top ten challenged books facebook. 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. The american library association announced the top 10 mostchallenged books of 2017 yesterday. Check out the list for 2018 below, with an explanation of.
Alas office for intellectual freedom oif receives reports from libraries, schools, and the media on attempts to ban books in communities across the country. Another challenged book which often appears in the top ten most challenged books list, to kill a mockingbird is a heavyweight contender for the. Apr 08, 2019 more than half of the top 11 most frequently challenged and banned books of 2018 include lgbtq content, according to a report released monday by the american library association. Apr 09, 2018 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 which are aimed at. This is only a snapshot of over all challenge reasons. And tango makes three by peter parnell and justin richardson, illustrated by henry cole. In 2018, at least 347 challenges were filed seeking to remove 483 books from libraries or schools, according to a recent news release from the american library association.
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