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Over the past 30 years, thousands of books have been challenged in various countries, particularly in the United States. According to the American Library Association, more than 11,000 books have been challenged since 1982, with a noticeable increase in challenges in recent years. These challenges often stem from objections related to content, language, or themes deemed inappropriate for certain audiences. The specific number can vary year by year as new challenges arise.
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What legacy of the civil rights movement has been recently challenged?
Separate but Equal
What famous books have been burned?
There have been several famous books that have been burned in protest. The Bible has been burned on several occasions. Other books include the Torah, Fahrenheit 451, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and 1984.
How many books have been published in the world?
there are one million books in the world
How did the Etruscan affect the Romans?
It is not proved that Rome came under Roman rule. The evidence that has been used for this theory is flimsy and more recent writers have challenged it.
How many books have been written about Robert E. Lee?
There are about 16,000 books on Abraham Lincoln.
Where were Alvin Schwartz's books challenged?
Alvin Schwartz's books "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" were challenged in various school and library settings across the United States due to the graphic nature of the stories and the illustrations. Some challenges cited concerns about violence and inappropriate content for children.
Why has To Kill a Mockingbird been challenged?
"To Kill a Mockingbird" has been challenged for various reasons, including its use of racial slurs, depiction of rape and violence, and its themes of racism and moral ambiguity. Some argue that the book is not suitable for young readers due to its mature content and language.
Did James Patterson have any banned or challenged books?
Cradle And All: A Novel was banned in 2007-2008
What civil rights legacy has been challenged in recent years?
"Affirmative action laws" have been challenged in recent years. Essentially the hiring practices of businesses because of seeing minorities over the over all qualified candidates in a various employment or other social situations.
Is Divergent a banned or challenged book?
Divergent has been challenged.
What other modern books have been banned or challenged?
Some other modern books that have been banned or challenged include "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling, "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, and "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. These books have faced challenges due to themes of racism, violence, sexuality, or religious reasons.
Has any of Walter Dean Myers books have been banned?
Yes, some of Walter Dean Myers' books have been banned or challenged in various schools and libraries. For example, his book "Fallen Angels" has been banned in some places due to its language and depictions of war.
How long has Benjamin Zephaniah been writing books for?
28 years!
How long has Andy Stanton been writing books for?
15 years
How long has Garth Nix been writing books for?
about for at least about 38 years
How long has Eva ibbotson been writing books?
9-11 years
What are the most 100 challenged books?
The American Library Association provides some very useful and important resources, among which are lists of books that have been challenged or banned by jurisdictions somewhere in the United States. Obviously, the lists change over time as new books are published and new politically sensitive groups take issue with some issue or idea that they perceive to be threatening. The related link will take you to the most recent list of the top 100 most banned and/or challenged books of the decade 2000-2009.
