[LM_NET] GEN: Banned books in schools

[Carol Simpson <Carol_Simpson@UNT.EDU>]

While ALA has a generalized list of most-banned books in libraries in general, you 
might be interested to know that there is a very scientific assessment of books 
banned or challenged in Texas schools. The ACLU of Texas has collected this 
information on an annual basis for 11 years. This year's report was released today, 
and is available for free on the Union's website: 
http://www.aclutx.org/projects/bannedbooks.php 

Regardless of your personal opinion of the political positions of the ACLU, this is 
a scientifically conducted survey. I invite you to see what items are most 
challenged, and why. There is an excellent interview with Newbery winner Susan 
Patron included in the report.


Carol Simpson, Ed.D.
Assoc. Professor (mod. svc.)
School of Library & Information Sciences
University of North Texas
PO Box 311068
307 S. Avenue B, Suite 205
Denton, TX 76203
940-565-3776 (voice)
940-565-3101 (fax)
carol_simpson@unt.edu

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