Apr 08, 2019 of the 483 books that were challenged or banned in 2018, these are the top 11 most challenged. 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. Of the 483 books that were challenged or banned in 2018, these are the top 11 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. The office for intellectual freedom has published lists of the most challenged books since 2001, compiled from media articles and censorship reports. Typically held during the last week of september, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. List of most commonly challenged books in the united states. For researching why a particular book has been challenged, we recommend the banned books resource guide, which is represented on this list by the most recent editions, as well as the entry for the serial comprised of all the editions. A common reason given for challenging a book is unsuited inappropriate for age group. Jay ashers thirteen reasons why and sherman alexies the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian top the american library associations list of. 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. The following books were among 5,718 challenges reported to the office for intellectual freedom between 1990 and 1999. 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.
Americas most banned book, george, is about a trans girl. American library association releases its 10 most challenged. 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. Number of copies that angie thomass young adult novel, the hate u give, printed in its first month. American library association top 10 most challenged. This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library association s office for intellectual freedom oif, which gathers data. On monday, the american library association released its annual snapshot of books most challenged by parents and other community members. Reasons cited have included, sexually explicit material. This is a list of the most commonly challenged books in the united states. Banned books list from the american library association. Challenged at the jamaica high school in sidell, il 1992 because the book contains profanities and depicts premarital sex, alcohol abuse, and prostitution.
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 14, 2015 the most challenged book on the list was the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian by sherman alexie, a story about a native american youth with disabilities attending a white high school. The event is sponsored by a coalition of organizations dedicated to free expression, including american booksellers association. 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. Apr 09, 2018 jay ashers thirteen reasons why and sherman alexies the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian top the american library association s list of challenged books from 2017, those most. The most challenged book on the list was the absolutely true diary of a parttime indian by sherman alexie, a story about a native american youth with disabilities attending a white high school. The ala office for intellectual freedom chose the 11 most. That list is primarily based on data gathered by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom oif. Upshur county public library in response to a church minister calling the book, a love story. The 2005 novel, greens debut, was singled out for offensive language, sexual. Ala announces top 11 challenged books in 2018 the american. Every year, the ala compiles a list of books that have been heavily censored that year.
American library association research suggests that for each challenge reported, as many as four or five go unreported. This list is primarily based on us data gathered by the american library associations. A challenge, says the ala, is defined as a formal, written complaint filed with a library or school requesting that a book or other material be. The american library association ala released the annual list of most challenged books monday as part of national library week. The holy bible makes library associations list of most. Ten of the most frequently challenged books in america and. Investigate the 100 most frequently challenged books for 19901999 and 20002009. More than half of banned books challenged for lgbtq content. The 10 most challenged books of 2017, according to the. Despite winning multiple awards and being the most searchedfor book on goodreads during its debut year, this ya novel was challenged and banned in school.
Apr 15, 2016 for the first time in nearly a decade, the bible made the list of the american library associations ala 10 most frequently challenged books last year. The american library association deemed it the most censored book from 1966 to 1975 and the tenth most challenged book from 1990 to 1999. Bibliography supporting research on censorship, banned and challenged books, and intellectual freedom. Normally, that list is only ten titles long, but this years list includes eleven titles, some of which were even burned by censors. That list is primarily based on data gathered by the american library association s office for intellectual freedom oif. Banned books week champions challenged literature cnn. Every year, the office for intellectual freedom oif compiles a list of the top 10 most challenged books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. Chicago the american library associations report on the state of libraries across the nation includes a list of the books that were challenged the most often in 2015. American library association names top 11 challenged books of. 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. Apr 08, 2019 john olivers popular childrens parody book, which imagined vice president mike pences pet rabbit as gay, was the no. American library association names top 11 challenged books.
The 100 most frequently challenged books by decade. The american library association has recorded an increase in direct attacks on the freedom to read, made by parents objecting to sex, profanity and. The book was banned and challenged because it was deemed. The ala office for intellectual freedom oif does not claim comprehensiveness in recording challenges.
List of most commonly challenged books in the united. Apr 11, 2016 during national library week, the office for intellectual freedom publishes the list of top ten most challenged books. On monday,the american library associationreleased its annual snapshot of books most challenged by parents and other community members. Apr 08, 2019 the book was among the books most objected to in 2018 at the countrys public libraries. The annual list is compiled by the american library. The 10 most challenged books of 2016 publishers weekly. Reports of challenges culled from newspapers across the country are compiled in the bimonthly newsletter on intellectual freedom and. The challenges to brave new world come as the american library association ala releases its list of the 10 most frequently challenged books of. The banned books week campaign launched the same year, in response to the surge in challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries across the country. A challenged book is one that is sought to be removed or otherwise restricted from public access, typically from a library or a school curriculum.
These are the most challenged books, according to the a. The american library association released its annual snapshot of books most challenged books. Eight of the 10 most challenged books last year were based on l. For more information, visit alas official banned and challenged books site. The lists are based on information from media stories and. 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. The office for intellectual freedom has released the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2011 as part of alas state of americas library report. Regardless, the novel appeared on the alas top ten most frequently challenged books in 2001, 2003 and 2004. The novel also appears as the second best and most classic novel of the 20th century based on a list developed by the radcliffe publishing course. Oct 01, 2015 11,300 number of books that have been challenged since 1982, according to the american library association. John greens looking for alaska led the american library associations list of most challenged books of 2015.
This list of the most commonly challenged books in the united states refers to books. Top 10 most challenged books lists advocacy, legislation. The top two were alex gino s george and susan kuklin s. The books listed below are project gutenberg titles that are on the list of most commonly challenged books in the united states. Number of books banned or challenged in 2017, according to the american library associations ala office for intellectual freedom oif. American library association releases its 10 most challenged books.
Included is each books rank in the alas lists of top 100 challenged books by. The association for library service to children promotes reading and books through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services. Most commonly books are challenged due to racial, sexual or offensive such as language content. Frequently challenged books american library association. The library association said the book was challenged over its. 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. 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.
That list is primarily based on data gathered by the american library. During national library week, the office for intellectual freedom publishes the list of top ten most challenged books. 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. Heres the full top eleven most challenged books list. Reports of challenges culled from newspapers across the country are compiled in the bimonthly newsletter on intellectual freedom and compiled. 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. Banned books week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read. Jun 07, 2019 the association for library service to children promotes reading and books through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services. Challenged at the grayslake, il community high school 1991. Some of the most challenged books in the united states are lgbtq stories, according to a new report from the american library association. The american library association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Those that lobby against certain books range from religious organization, to community groups and even the media. Aug 07, 2017 bibliography supporting research on censorship, banned and challenged books, and intellectual freedom.
Its national library week, which means the american library associations office for intellectual freedom has unveiled the most challenged books of 2018. The ranking is based on 275 challenges, meaning a formal, written complaint filed with a library or school requesting that a book or other material be restricted or removed because. Top 10 most challenged books lists american library association. The ala office for intellectual freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2017. Apr 11, 2018 the american library association has recorded an increase in direct attacks on the freedom to read, made by parents objecting to sex, profanity and lgbt characters in ya and childrens books. Since its publication, the book has consistently landed on the american library associations list of most challenged books. The american library association ala released its 2015 list of the 10 most challenged books on monday. It is primarily based on data gathered by the american library associations office for intellectual freedom oif. Ala press releases ala social media channels message book for members press.
Banned books week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. John olivers parody book among the alas most challenged. The 2015 list was released april 11 as part of the alas 2016 state of americas libraries report. Eight of the 10 titles identified in the american library associations annual ranking. Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the top 11 most challenged books are. John olivers popular childrens parody book, which imagined vice president mike pences pet rabbit as gay, was the no. Thirteen reasons why tops most challenged books list, amid. For the first time in nearly a decade, the bible made the list of the american library associations ala 10 most frequently challenged books last year. John olivers parody kids book mocking mike pence among.
John olivers parody book among most challenged works. Books featuring native americans, ontherun alien lovers and middle school theater geeks top the american library associations most challenged books of 2014. By maddie crum on monday, the american library association released its annual report of the mostchallenged books and articles nationwide. These are the 10 most banned and challenged books in america. Oif received 326 reports regarding attempts to remove or restrict materials from school curricula and library bookshelves. Challenged books are those that have been requested to be removed from public access. The book was among the books most objected to in 2018 at the countrys public libraries. The most frequently challenged books of 2017 mpr news. Apr 12, 2016 john greens looking for alaska led the american library association s list of most challenged books of 2015. For more information on alas efforts to condemn censorship, please explore banned.