censorship

"This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society"--Provided by publisher.

Contains nineteen essays that present different perspectives on issues related to censorship, including flag burning and Internet filtering.

A fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but don't mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world.

Explains the types of censorship challenges occurring in libraries around the nation and how to be ready to deal with such challenges when they occur.

Explains the meaning of intellectual freedom in library service, presents that texts and historical development of the American Library Association's intellectual freedom policies and guidelines, and includes essays in which the authors discuss intellectual freedom and the law, and how to combat censorship.

Explains the meaning of intellectual freedom in library service, presents the texts and historical development of the American Library Association's intellectual freedom policies and guidelines, and includes essays in which the authors discuss intellectual freedom and the law, and how to combat censorship.

A collection of fifteen essays that discuss banned books.

A handbook for defending challenged young adult books that features profiles with plot summaries, published reviews, information on awards and prizes, and more.

"The war between the Library Forces and the government's censorship committee heats up. Iku Kasahara, once a lowly Library Forces recruit, is now a high-profile militia member, undercover and off the radar as she accompanies a censored author to a foreign embassy. All the while, her mentor and secret love Dojo is recovering from a gunshot wound. The last time she saw Dojo, Iku vowed to tell him her true feelings, but now she's not sure she can go through with it. Are Iku and Dojo destined to be together, or will the battle for books tear them apart?--Back cover.

Contains a series of alphabetically arranged essays that describe one hundred books that have been banned because of language, racial characterization, or depiction of other social differences that their challengers have viewed as harmful to readers.