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Overview
The most comprehensive list I could create of the top 10 Banned books from 2001-2023 in (mostly) reverse chronological order. Still a work in progress as more books are being banned. There's no time limit, so feel free to take as long as you need! The Bible is optional due to length. The Captain Underpants Series and the Skippy John Jones series (other than the first books or books listed on ALA Website) are optional as I don't expect y'all to read through a bunch of kids books (totally can though if you want, I plan to).
All reasons listed are from the most recent time the book was banned. All information was found on the American Library Association Website. Links: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive and https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10.
Please reach out if you see any errors or anything missing! Happy reading!
All reasons listed are from the most recent time the book was banned. All information was found on the American Library Association Website. Links: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive and https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10.
Please reach out if you see any errors or anything missing! Happy reading!
Top 10 Banned Books
17 participants (122 books)
Overview
The most comprehensive list I could create of the top 10 Banned books from 2001-2023 in (mostly) reverse chronological order. Still a work in progress as more books are being banned. There's no time limit, so feel free to take as long as you need! The Bible is optional due to length. The Captain Underpants Series and the Skippy John Jones series (other than the first books or books listed on ALA Website) are optional as I don't expect y'all to read through a bunch of kids books (totally can though if you want, I plan to).
All reasons listed are from the most recent time the book was banned. All information was found on the American Library Association Website. Links: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive and https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10.
Please reach out if you see any errors or anything missing! Happy reading!
All reasons listed are from the most recent time the book was banned. All information was found on the American Library Association Website. Links: https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10/archive and https://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10.
Please reach out if you see any errors or anything missing! Happy reading!
Challenge Books
(bonus)
1-2-3
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
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I Am Skippyjon Jones
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
Skippyjon Jones and the Treasure Hunt
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
The Great Bean Caper
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
Skippyjon Jones Takes a Dive
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
Skippyjon Jones Costume Crazee
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
¡Ay Card-Ramba!
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
Get Busy with Skippyjon Jones!
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
(bonus)
A Surprise for Mama
Judy Schachner
Reason: challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
This Day in June
Gayle E. Pitman
Reason: challenged and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content
Two Boys Kissing
David Levithan
Reason: challenged and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content
The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini
Reason: This critically acclaimed, multigenerational novel was challenged and banned because it includes sexual violence and was thought to “lead to terrorism” and “promote Islam.”