Defending Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books

A Handbook for Librarians and Educators

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Library & Information Services, Fiction - YA
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Author: Pat R. Scales ISBN: 9781442264335
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Publication: August 31, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Language: English
Author: Pat R. Scales
ISBN: 9781442264335
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication: August 31, 2016
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
A Day No Pigs Would Die, Speak, Thirteen Reasons Why These are some of the most beloved, and most challenged, books. Leaving controversial titles such as these out of your collection or limiting their access is not the answer to challenges.

While ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom reports more than 4,500 challenges to young adult literature from 2000 through 2009. This authoritative handbook gives you the information you need to defend challenged books with an informed response and ensure free access to young book lovers. With a profile of each book that includes its plot and characters, related materials and published reviews, awards and prizes, and Web and audiovisual resources, you will be prepared to answer even the toughest attacks.
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Speak, Thirteen Reasons Why These are some of the most beloved, and most challenged, books. Leaving controversial titles such as these out of your collection or limiting their access is not the answer to challenges.

While ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom reports more than 4,500 challenges to young adult literature from 2000 through 2009. This authoritative handbook gives you the information you need to defend challenged books with an informed response and ensure free access to young book lovers. With a profile of each book that includes its plot and characters, related materials and published reviews, awards and prizes, and Web and audiovisual resources, you will be prepared to answer even the toughest attacks.

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