SMCC Library: Banned Books: Online Resources

Online Resourses

ALA Banned Books Week 2023
Find much more information about challenged / banned books and the week celebrating our Freedom to Read here.
Statistics from the American Library Association
Data from the Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Public Information Office which indicates why books are challenged, and how often it happens.
PEN America Banned Books
Find information and resources from this large organization that defends writers, artists, and journalists and protects free expression worldwide.
Schools and Censorship: Banned Books
America's schools are part of a long tradition of book banning. Find out why...
From the People for the American Way Foundation site.

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Search this database to find information about censorship, freedom of speech, and why laws are made that support one, the other, or both.

Amazon's Banned Books Pages
A list showcasing Amazon's most popular banned books.