Banned Books Week

What does it mean when a book is "Challenged" in a school or library?

• The book is hard to read.

• The book is hard to get.

• Someone asked to have it removed from a classroom or library.

• Someone has said that the author is not qualified.

Why was Winnie the Pooh challenged in California?

• magic

• dress code

• talking animals

• negative message

We discuss Banned Books Week to learn about...

• The Freedom to choose what you read.

• The right to go to the library.

• The right to buy a book.

• The right to challenge books you think are inappropriate.

This book was challenged because it encourages kids to harm their parents.

• Where the Wild Things Are

• Hop on Pop

• Green Eggs and Ham

• Charlotte's Web

What does it mean when a book is "Banned" in a school or library?

• It means you have to pay to read it.

• It means you have to get special permission to read it.

• The book is not allowed in the school or library.

• All copies of that book must be burned.

Which book is most frequently challenged?

• Fancy Nancy

• Curious George

• The Pigeon

• Harry Potter

Which book was challenged because it encouraged kids to disobey their parents?

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• Junie B. Jones

• Captain Underpants

• Magic Tree House