![]() A challenge to a book may be resolved in favor of retaining the book in the collection, or it can result in a book being restricted or withdrawn from the library.ĪLA documented 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, the highest number of attempted book bans since ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. The lists are based on information from reports filed by library professionals and community members and from news stories published throughout the United States.īecause many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the Top Most Challenged Books lists and 2022 data compiled by ALA represent only a snapshot of book challenges. Every year, ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to defend each person's right to read under the First Amendment and ensure free access to information. 3-D Printing in Libraries: Policies and Best Practices.Meeting Rooms, Exhibit Spaces, and Programs.Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A.Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.Poll: Voters Oppose Book Bans in Libraries.ALA Statement on Censorship of Information Addressing Racial Injustice, Black American History, and Diversity Education.Library Services to the Incarcerated and Detained.Library Services for Patrons with Alzheimer's/Dementia.Libraries Respond: Protecting and Supporting Transgender Staff and Patrons.Libraries Respond: National Day of Healing.Libraries Respond: Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers.Libraries Respond: Drag Queen Story Hour.Libraries Respond: Cyber-bullying and Doxxing.Libraries Respond: Combating Xenophobia and Fake News in light of COVID-19.Hateful Conduct in Libraries: Supporting Library Workers and Patrons.Cultural Programming to Promote Diversity.ALA and Affiliate Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statements.Technology Access and Assistive Technology.Access to Library Resources and Services.Holding Space: A national conversation series with libraries.ALA Upcoming Annual Conferences & LibLearnX.Related Groups, Organizations, Affiliates & Chapters.Playful, funny, and perfect for reading aloud with the best literacy message: READING is for everyone and everyone can love books…even barbarians.Dealing with censorship challenges at your library or need to get prepared for them? Visit our Fight Censorship page for easy-to-access resources. But, how can Ronan get the other barbarians to read? He reads aloud to them…and it hooks them on books! Soon, Ronan becomes the community’s librarian, sharing and recommending books with his fellow barbarians. Until Ronan notices the pictures in books and starts reading. Ronan the Librarian by Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie, illustrated by Victoria Madernaīarbarians like the mighty Ronan and his people don’t read books. So, book by book, the town rebuilds the library beginning with walls, then lions, and continuing with librarians. Soon, they want a safe place to store all the books. She gets the town excited to read and write, also. When the library is destroyed, a book-loving girl makes her own Free Library by writing her own books and sharing them with the townspeople. Nia and the New Free Library by Ian Lendler, illustrated by Mark Pett ![]() She sneaks into his hideout, disguised as a plumber, uses books to distract the guards, rescues the captured ninjas, and subdues the moths with …a story! It’s up to Lyric McKerrigan (secret librarian) to stop him. Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian by Jacob Sager Weinstein, illustrated by Vera Brosgolīecause librarians can save the day… Doctor Glockenspiel is threatening to have his giant moth army eat ALL the world’s books.
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