Banned Books

What is the difference between a book being banned and being challenged?

• Banned means not allowed and challenged means it's hard to read.
• Banned means removed and challenged means a removal was attempted. 
• Banned means music and challenged is another way of saying special.
• Banned means not allowed and challenged means it's ok.

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Why are books removed?

• They are bad.
• They are old.
• People shouldn't read them.
• People aren't being open minded.

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What amendment protects ideas and language used in books?

• The First Amendment
• The Second Amendment
• The Fifth Amendment
• The Nineteenth Amendment

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The top 8 challenged books in 2016 all included the following complaint:

• Racism
• Offensive Language
• Sexually Explicit
• Offensive Political Views

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Who can tell you what you can and can't read?

• No one
• Your teacher
• Your parents
• School Administration

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How do you fight book banning?

• Read
• Take them to court
• Tell people about books you don't like
• Make other people read

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