A title is considered a challenged book when a school or library receives a written complaint about said title along with a request that it be removed from the collection because of its questionnable content or appropriateness.
Popular authors whose books have been challenged include: Maya Angelou, Judy Blume, Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, and John Steinbeck.
Learn more about banned books and the American Library Association's commitment to intellectual freedom...
The RBC Library proudly provides access to banned books!
Gordon Glover reads banned book Slaughterhouse-Five
Antonia Priode reads banned book The Bluest Eye
Complimentary bookmarks are available!
