The outsiders -- The pigman -- The bluest eye -- Go ask Alice -- Summer of my German soldier -- The chocolate war -- Blubber -- I am the cheese -- Daughters of Eve -- Annie on my mind -- Fools crow -- The goats -- Fallen angels -- The drowning of Stephan Jones -- Baseball saved us -- The buffalo tree -- Nappy hair -- The perks of being a wallflower -- Whale talk -- America.
Summary:
Examines popular young adult books that have been banned or challenged, focusing on books about young people having trouble fitting into society for various reasons including race, social class, appearance, and identity. For each title discussed, includes a content summary and the story of who attempted to ban the book and why, plus who dared to stand up to the challenge and defend our freedom to read.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.