Banned Books Week 2021: Teen Books That are Frequently Banned or Challenged
Posted on October 2, 2021
by Talena R
I confess! I did it! I am guilty! Guilty of reading banned and challenged books, that is, especially during Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and is typically held during the last week of September. Participants highlight current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. In 2020, The American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 156 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services.
Of the 273 books that were targeted, this list compiled by the American Library Association contains the most challenged titles, along with the reasons cited for censorship. How many have you read? There are plenty of banned or challenged books and eBooks available at your local library to get you started. The frequently challenged titles below are written for teen audiences or presented to teens in schools.
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
eAudiobook | eBook
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
eAudiobook | eBook
George
eAudiobook | eBook | Playaway
George
eAudiobook | eBook | Playaway
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Book on CD | eAudiobook | eBook
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Book on CD | eAudiobook | eBook
Speak
eAudiobook | eBook | Playaway
Speak
eAudiobook | eBook | Playaway
The Hate U Give
Book on CD | eAudiobook | eBook
The Hate U Give
Book on CD | eAudiobook | eBook
All American Boys
eAudiobook | eBook
All American Boys
eAudiobook | eBook
This One Summer
eBook
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