Banned+Books+Week

=Banned Books Week (September 25, 2010 - October 2, 2010)=

Celebrate your freedom to read.
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//— The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution//
 * Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.**

What's the difference between a challenge and a banning?

 * A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group.
 * A banning is the removal of those materials.
 * Due to the commitment of librarians, teachers, parents, students and other concerned citizens, most challenges are unsuccessful and most materials are retained in the school curriculum or library collection.

Why are books challenged?
Books usually are challenged with the best intentions—to protect others, frequently children, from difficult ideas and information. See Notable First Amendment Cases.

The following were the top three reasons cited for challenging materials as reported to the Office of Intellectual Freedom:
 * 1) the material was considered to be "sexually explicit"
 * 2) the material contained "offensive language"
 * 3) the materials was "unsuited to any age group"

To read more follow the ALA site link : About Banned and Challenged Books

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Out of 460 challenges as reported to the Office for Intellectual Freedom

[|Top Ten Challenged Books of 2010]



**Other books that have been challenged:**
The Lord of the Rings The Adventures of Huck Finn James and the Giant Peach Blubber I Know Why Caged Birds Sing Harry Potter

Top 100 Most Challenged Books

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