Many books are challenged for various reasons and certain people do not want a book on their public, school or academic libraries' shelves. The Banned Books Week is about to celebrating the freedom to read any book one desires. So read a Banned book and celebrate your freedom to read.
Top 100 Challenged books (1990-2000)*
Top 10 Challenged Authors (1990-2004)*
- Alvin Schwartz
- Judy Blume
- Robert Cormier
- J.K. Rowling
- Michael Willhoite
- Katherine Paterson
- Stephen King
- Maya Angelou
- R.L. Stine
- John Steinbeck
* Compiled by the American Library Association