The 10 most challenged books of 2016 publishers weekly. The banned books page remains one of the top two most popular pages on the. 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. Apr 09, 2012 library news, press info american library association releases top 10 list of challenged books of 2011. Adventures of huckleberry finn 1884 is challenged consistently for its language and discussion of racism. The 100 most frequently challenged books by decade. You have people who feel that if a school library buys a copy of the bible, its a violation of church and state, said james larue, who directs the office for intellectual freedom for the american library. Note, more than 100 actual books are listed, as the ala lumps a series as one work i. Challenged at the owen, nc high school 1981 because the book is demoralizing inasmuch as it implies that man is little more than an animal. Checking out the first 10 books on the list 10091 and making contact with librarians in each of the 50 states who will provide the views from the trenches in the seemingly endless war against censorship. The library association said some school administrators removed the book because it included a transgender child, and because they believed. Taylor and roald dahl are listed more than once on this list of frequently challenged childrens books. Of the 323 challenges recorded by the american library association in 2016, the top ten challenged books are number 10.
Banned books week alas top ten challenged books facebook. In recognition of national library week april 1925, the american library associations office for intellectual freedom released its list of the top 10 most challenged books of 2019. Tiger eyes by judy blume, fahrenheit 451 by ray bradbury, the chocolate war by robert cormier, of mic. Every year, the office for intellectual freedom oif compiles a list of the top ten most challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. Since then, the selection of a list of notable or outstanding books of the year has been carried out in a variety of ways, and under various auspices. Part of the organizations state of americas libraries report, the list of 2014s books that received the most complaints range from classics like toni morrisons the bluest eye a perennial favorite among book banners to. Apr 11, 2016 during national library week, the american library association releases the top ten most challenged books of 2015. As we near the end of national library week, lets consider the ten most challenged books of 2016. American library associations top 10 most challenged books list. The list, compiled by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom and released this week, draws on data from across the country. Here are the ten most challenged books of 2014 according to. Top 10 most challenged books lists american library association.
The top 10 most challenged books of 2019 was published in the state of americas libraries report on. Top 10 most challenged books lists advocacy, legislation. This list highlights the ways in which curtailing reading materials makes the world smaller. For more information on alas efforts to condemn censorship, please explore banned. Investigate the 100 most frequently challenged books for 19901999 and 20002009. 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. List of most commonly challenged books in the united. Now, the american library association has released its list of 2014s most. This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library associations.
State of americas libraries 2017 american libraries. Ala announces top 11 challenged books in 2018 the american. 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. Sep 30, 2015 these arent just beloved, classic books theyre books that have been banned or challenged over the years. Dec 03, 2016 sitting atop the 100 most frequently challenged books of the decade, 20002009, was the harry potter series by j. The 10 most challenged books of 2017, according to the. In honor of banned books week, here are the most challenged. Apr 11, 2011 the office for intellectual freedom has released its top ten most frequently challenged books list of 2010, as part of alas state of americas libraries report during national library week. About me the american library association ala has been celebrating banned books week since 1982. The 10 most challenged not banned books of 2012, according to the american library association. American library association releases top 10 list of. Association of american publishers comic book legal defense fund freedom to read foundation national association of college stores national coalition against censorship national council of teachers of english pen american center endorsed by.
The office for intellectual freedom has published lists of the most challenged books since 2001, compiled from media articles and censorship reports. The lists are based on information from media stories and. A common reason given for challenging a book is unsuited inappropriate for age group. Removed from the jackson county, wv school libraries 1997 along with sixteen other titles. Top 10 most challenged books faq american libraries magazine. This award is given annually by the association for library service to children, a division of the american library association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Apr 21, 2017 more people tried to have books banned last year, according to the the american library associations report on the most challenged books of 2016. You can find more information in the ala press release about the 2010 list. Observed since 1982, this annual american library association event reminds americans to celebrate their freedom to read. The following books were among 5,718 challenges reported to the office for intellectual freedom between 1990 and 1999. Eight of the 10 most challenged books last year were based on l. Keep the light on by standing up to censorship when you see it happening and exploring a challenged or banned book. American library association top 10 most challenged books.
Yesterday, the american library association ala released its annual list of the most frequently challenged and banned books in libraries across the country. My english teacher printed out banned books from 19902009 and it had stupidass reasons like antiethnic the hunger games, of all books and sarcastic. If youre able, please consider a donation to american library association s banned books week to ensure this important work continues. Apr 14, 2015 books featuring native americans, ontherun alien lovers and middle school theater geeks top the american library association s most challenged books of 2014. Whether your kids have read one, some, or none of them, its great to discuss the idea of controversial.
Rowling and margaret atwood were among the books that. Apr 14, 2017 the top 10 most challenged books of 2016, considered. List of most commonly challenged books in the united states. Returning after a brief hiatus from the top ten most challenged list, this ala notable childrens book, published in 2005, was challenged and labeled because. John greens looking for alaska was the most challenged book in 2015. The top 10 most challenged books of 2016, considered. It brings together the entire book community librarians, booksellers. Banned books week september 27october 3, 2020 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. Frequently challenged books american library association. The event is sponsored by a coalition of organizations dedicated to free expression, including american booksellers association. As a result, the running list of the top most challenged book titles in the u. American library association top 10 most challenged. This website is maintained and updated by the banned books week coordinator and the ala office for intellectual freedom in partnership with the.
Ten books that give school librarians headaches the. Local librarians proudly report that 2015 marks the 33rd anniversary of one of their favorite times of year. The power project by the chinese american international school in san francisco, california, has received the 2020 aasl roald dahls miss honey social justice award. Banned books week brings together the entire book community librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists. 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. 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. Each april during national library week, the alas office for intellectual freedom oif releases its annual list of the top 10 most challenged books in the nations schools and libraries. American library association banned and challenged books ala. Challenged, but retained, as part of the reading list for advanced placement english classes at northwest high schools in high point, nc 1996. 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. The ala office for intellectual freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2017. The agency offers tips on reporting or dealing with a challenge at its web site.
Ala 100 most frequently challenged books of 19902000. The notable books list evolved from an activity sponsored by the lending round table of the american library association ala in 1944. The american library association deemed it the most censored book from 1966 to 1975 and the tenth most challenged book from 1990 to 1999. The american library association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Jun 07, 2019 the association for library service to children promotes reading and books through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services.
List of 100 most frequently challenged books 200009. The top 10 most challenged books in 2019, along with the reasons cited. The top 10 books most challenged in schools and libraries. Included is each books rank in the alas lists of top 100 challenged books by. From introductory texts to advanced manuals, ala offers numerous titles designed specifically for lis instructors and students. Banned books week champions challenged literature cnn. Hundreds of books challenged each year cronkite news. Screenshot from the top ten challenged books of 2016 video, part of the state of americas libraries 2017 report. The power project is a collaboration between cassy. These are the most challenged books, according to the a. 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. Banned books week serves as reminder to celebrate freedom to read.
State of americas libraries 2017 american libraries magazine. 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. State of americas libraries 2020 american libraries magazine. American library association research suggests that for each challenge reported, as many as four or five go unreported. New york stories with gay and transgender themes, a spoof inspired by the family rabbit of vice president mike pence, and classics by j. 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 banned and challenged books. List of 100 most frequently challenged books 199099. 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 book was challenged because it is sexually graphic and violent. Little bill, written by bill cosby, illustrated by varnette p. The holy bible makes library associations list of most. Center for the book in the library of congress project censored books challenged or banned 2o122o. Banned books week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read.
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. On april 20 the american library association released the state of americas. Lgbt literature dominates american library associations top 10. Top ten most challenged books of 2015 blog free library. Public library books that promote lgbt relationships and political views were. Yet now many of these titles are considered classics and are assigned as required reading. Here are the ten most challenged books of 2014 according. This list includes books written for ya audiences and those featuring a ya main character. Apr 12, 2016 the american library association has revealed that the bible is among the books most often challenged and called to be banned in libraries. Ala press releases ala social media channels message book for members press. Media book 203, paper book 175, ebook 28 clouds tag cloud, author cloud, tag mirror. American library association releases its 10 most challenged. Books challenged or banned illinois library association.
This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library association s office for intellectual freedom oif, which gathers data. Ala posts top 10 most challenged books in 2019 lj infodocket. Library association ranks most challenged books in america this week marks the 25th anniversary of banned book week, an effort by the american library association to promote freedom of access to. Sponsored by penguin random house, the award recognizes collaboration between school librarians and teachers in the instruction of social justice using school library resources. Kathleen american library association, ala, released the top 10 list of most frequently challenged books of 2011 on monday in conjunction with national library week april 814. Apr 14, 2015 last fall, lo looked at the alas mostchallenged books from 2000 to 2009 and found that nonwhite authors make up about 20 percent of book challenges even though writers of color account for. Books should never be banned, unless theyre so badly written they should be burned on sight, lol but seriously.
Jun 07, 2019 complete list of winner and honor books from 1922 to present. Apr 10, 2017 the american library association has released its annual list of the most frequently challenged books for the first time, bill cosby appears on the list not because of the content of his. 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. 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. Rowling, challenged by people who complained the books were about the occult and. American library association top 10 challenged books, 2012.