Every year, there are hundreds of attempts to remove books from schools and libraries. Sunday, September 30 marks the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week. Since 1982, Banned Books Week has rallied librarians, booksellers, authors, publishers, teachers, and readers of all types to celebrate and defend the freedom to read. What's your favorite book? Chances are good that someone has tried to ban it. Here is a list of frequently challenged books.
- Hunger Games
- My Mom’s Having a Baby
- It’s Perfectly Normal
- Olive’s Ocean
- Gossip Girls series
- Captain Underpants series
- Bridge to Terabithia
- Twilight
- And Tango Makes Three
- Scary Stories 3
- Harry Potter series
Many libraries, schools, bookstores, universities, and other organizations promote Banned Books Week. North Carolina State University recorded excerpts from banned books read by members of the NC State community. Go here to listen.
Celebrate YOUR freedom to read and right to choose your book during Banned Books Week. The Scarborough Public Library will have a week-long display in throughout the Youth Services Department.
