Banned Books for Kids

From the American Library Association comes an expansive guide to teaching banned books to children at home or in the classroom, with a forward by renowned children’s author Judy Blume.

Books matter. 

In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children’s books remains a major concern for libraries. The American Library Association, an intellectual freedom champion, has created this illuminating and expansive guide for book lovers who hope to teach children the importance of banned literature. With a focus on modern books that have been banned, along with classic literature that continues to be under attack for political or religious reasons, Teaching Banned Books to Kids will educate adults and children about the importance of books. With useful tools and techniques, caregivers and educators will find the best ways to talk about banned books to children.