What book was banned because critics identified it as " a real 'downer'"?

a.) Crank by Ellen Hopkins

b.) Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

c.) The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank

d.) The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

What popular children's book was banned because it "Encourages children to break dishes so they won't have to dry them"?

a.) Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm

b.) A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein

c.) Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

d.) The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

How many book challenges were reported to the American Library Association in 2022?

a.) 1269

b.) 15

c.) 56

d.) 2571

How many book challenges were reported to the American Library Association so far in 2023?

a.) 3923

b.) 41

c.) 102

d.) 1729

(According to recent surveys, ALA believes 85% of book challenges may go unreported.)

Let's look at the numbers from ALA...

Is it true that a Librarian can go to prison for sharing banned books?

True or False

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