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Today, there are many books that are not able to be read in libraries due to bans. These books display and depict different people's experiences and are valuable.

Introduction to Book Banning

Welcome to the Censorship Info. Guide. This space will help to inform of the reasons why library materials may be censored.

This guide also contains Power Point Presentations led by Kathryn Mirro and a list of different books that have been banned.

According to The American Library Association ,"Censorship is the suppression of ideas and information that some individuals, groups, or government officials find objectionable or dangerous."

For more information, please visit the website. ALA Website- Censorship Page.

 Banned Book FAQ from the same source Banned Book FAQ

Link from Harvard for more content Harvard Explains Censorship

October 5-11 is Banned Book Week.

Here is the website to help you learn more.

https://bannedbooksweek.org/

Top: Infographic provided by CCBC Bottom: Infographic provided by ALA

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Chart: The Biggest Book Ban Advocates in the U.S. | Statista

LeVar Burton Banned Books Week Video 2024

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