Banned Books 8th 2025

A Challenged Book is

• A book that is highly praised for its content.
• A book that is only available in digital format.
• A book that has won multiple awards.
• A book that someone has asked to be removed from the shelves of the library

A Banned Book is

• A book that is available in all libraries.
• A book that has been removed from the shelves of the library

• A book that is only sold online.
• A book that is highly recommended for reading.

What categories of books are being banned

• Books about cooking and recipes
• Books on sports and fitness
• Books addressing race, gender identity, sexuality, and stories by and about people of color.

• Books focused on travel and adventure

According to the American Library Association, in 2024 how many attempts were there to censor library books or materials?

• 252

• 821

• 1,500
• 999

According to the American Library Association, how many unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2024?

• 2452

• 3203

• 1501

• 2002

According to PEN America, how many reported book bans have taken place since 2021?

• app. 2,000

• app. 16,000

• app. 10,000

• app. 5,000

IL HB2789 make it illegal to do what in Illinois

• eat food while driving
• ban books

• jaywalk

• text while driving

Name the Banned Author - she won the Newbery Award for The One and Only Ivan

• Katherine Applegate
• Rick Riordan
• Suzanne Collins
• J.K. Rowling

Name the Banned Author - she writes both historical fiction and realistic fiction. You may have read The War That Saved My Life

• Veronica Roth
• J.K. Rowling
• Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
• Sarah J. Maas

Name the Banned Author - the books and movies are very popular, the newest one in the series is about Haymitch

• J.K. Rowling
• George R.R. Martin
• Suzanne Collins
• Stephen King