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Otfinoski, Steven.
Subjects
Prohibited books -- United States -- Bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Challenged books -- United States -- Bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Expurgated books -- United States -- Bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult fiction -- Censorship -- United States -- Case studies -- Juvenile literature.
Children's stories -- Censorship -- United States -- Case studies -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult fiction -- Bio-bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Children's stories -- Bio-bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Science fiction -- Juvenile literature.
Fantasy fiction -- Juvenile literature.
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Science fiction and ...
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Science fiction and fantasy / Steven Otfinoski.
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Otfinoski, Steven.
New York, NY : Chelsea House, c2009.
Subjects
Prohibited books -- United States -- Bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Challenged books -- United States -- Bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Expurgated books -- United States -- Bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult fiction -- Censorship -- United States -- Case studies -- Juvenile literature.
Children's stories -- Censorship -- United States -- Case studies -- Juvenile literature.
Young adult fiction -- Bio-bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Children's stories -- Bio-bibliography -- Juvenile literature.
Science fiction -- Juvenile literature.
Fantasy fiction -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
9781604130324 (alk. paper) :
Series:
Our freedom to read.
Description:
148 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Brave new world -- Fahrenheit 451 -- Witches, witches, witches and other books about witchcraft -- James and the giant peach -- A wrinkle in time -- In the night kitchen -- The Stupids books -- Curses, hexes & spells -- Cujo -- A light in the attic -- The witches -- The scary stories books -- The goosebumps books -- The giver -- His dark materials trilogy -- The Harry Potter books -- Blood and chocolate -- The Captain Underpants books.
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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.
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