Banned Books for Kids - (Paperback)

About the Book

"In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children's books that some people deem to be controversial or objectionable remains a major concern for schools, libraries, and communities across the United States. Intellectual freedom champion, the American Library Association, created Teaching Banned Books to Kids, a guide that includes both contemporary books that have been banned and classic literature that continues to be under attack for political and/ or religious reasons. Parents, school and public librarians, library and information sciences students, and classroom educators will find the assistance and support they need to defend these challenged books with an informed response while ensuring access to young book lovers"--

Book Synopsis

Take a stand through stories.

Banned Books for Kids empowers children to explore courage, empathy, and intellectual freedom through books others have tried to silence.

Created by the American Library Association and featuring a powerful foreword by Judy Blume, this essential guide gives parents, educators, and librarians the tools to teach frequently challenged children's books with confidence, sensitivity, and purpose.

What sets this book apart?

• 32 Classroom-Ready Guides: Discussion questions and creative activities for frequently banned books across picture books, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, and nonfiction
• Safe Discussion Tools: Art, writing, and conversation prompts designed for emotional safety and age appropriateness
• Expert Framework: Developed by the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, blending legal awareness with educational insight
• Inclusive Reading Lists: Features books challenged for race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and political content
• Adaptable for Any Setting: Ideal for classrooms, libraries, or home discussions--plus ideas for displays, book clubs, and Banned Books Week programming

Give young readers the freedom--and the courage--to engage with the world's most censored meaningful stories. With Banned Books for Kids, you're not just choosing books--you're choosing values.