Understanding Banned Books and Related Concepts

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Banned Books Week

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A yearly event that celebrates the right to read books that have been challenged or banned.

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Censorship

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When someone tries to remove or block books, movies, or ideas because they don’t agree with them.

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Freedom to Read

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The right to choose and read any book without restrictions or limits.

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Challenge

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An attempt to remove or restrict access to a book because of its content.

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Ban

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An official decision to stop a book from being available in schools or libraries.

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First Amendment

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A part of the U.S. Constitution that protects free speech and the right to read and express ideas.

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Controversial

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Something that causes disagreement or strong opinions among people.

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Author

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The person who writes a book or story.

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Library

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A place where books and other resources are kept for people to borrow or use.

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Intellectual Freedom

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The idea that everyone has the right to access information and ideas freely.