Banned Books and Censorship

Research banned books and censorship

Use the list of the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990 - 2000 and 
find at least three books that you have read or are familiar with.  Research 
each title to find (1) a review and/or short summary of the book (2) author 
information, and (3)then write  a persuasive paragraph giving your opinion on 
why or why not this book should be banned or censored for high school 
students.  Open Word and type your paragraph to be handed in at the end of 
this period.

The following web sites will help you with your research.

Banned and Challenged Book Sites

The American Library Association Banned Books -- tells why books are 
challenged, first amendment rights, and ways to fight challenges:
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/challengedbanned/challengedbanned.htm

Young Adult literature Authors - search for your book title
http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/Literature/Authors/Young_Adult/

Amazon.com Young Adult Novel Reviews -- type your book title and search for a 
review and/or reader comment -- see if you agree or disagree
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0966998804/104-5072518-3188724?v=glance&vi=customer-reviews

Young Adult Review Center - select a topic and find a book, click on it and 
read reviews from other teens
http://www.reviewcentre.com/products1540.html

Readers' Club-- find reviews and see Meet the Author
http://www.readersclub.org/category.asp?cat=4

Authors' Page -- find info about your authors
http://ipl.si.umich.edu/div/kidspace/askauthor/

Google page for young adult authors
http://directory.google.com/Top/Arts/Literature/Authors/Young_Adult/

Young adult authors on the web - find biographies
http://www.co.henrico.va.us/library/yaauthors.htm

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