Tag: banned books

Nirvana Comics owner Rich Davis is raising money to purchase the graphic novel, Maus for any kid in Tennessee who wants to read the graphic novel. It is a book that has...

The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Every year, the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books...

A bill proposed in Missouri this month represents a transparent, shameful attempt to legalize book banning in public libraries within the state, PEN America said today. The bill — the Parental Oversight of...

Since the first book in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling was released in 1999, they have continued to be among one of the most banned books. According to the American Library...

To Kill a Mockingbird and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are being eliminated from the curriculum in the Duluth, Minnesota school district. Their reasoning is that "the classic novels’ use of racial...

There are many surprises and surprising reasons books get banned. The ALA (American Library Association) continually fights to prevent censorship of books. Each year the ALA sets aside one week to discuss and...

The Krug Memorial Fund awards grants to books that have been banned in various venues. Here's more from the press release. Seven organizations, ranging from a fine arts organization to an LGBT-focused community library,...

The American Library Association in their "State of America's Libraries" report has released their list of the top banned and censored books in the United States. The challenges are complied from the...