Helen BackI love how Barnes & Noble specifically promoted some of these "banned" books. Every library and bookstore should do this.
Lars Airbender@Helen_Noonan banned where and by whom, though? Obviously still legal to sell. Banned in US schools? In some states? In some other countries?
@Helen_Noonan reminds me of the "explicit lyrics" warning on CDs that quickly became an advertisement tool
They really are taking advantage of it, it seems. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/banned-books/_/N-rtm
@Helen_Noonan I love it. Would just like more information on why each is considered "banned"
Angela Glansbury 🚽@dittrich_lars @Helen_Noonan
I don't know of any other organisations other than the American Libraries Association that maintain lists of banned and challenged books.
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
I would love to be able to suggest a less US focused list.
Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023
The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to defend each person's right to read under the First Amendment and to ensure free access to information. Every year, ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The lists are based on information from reports filed by library professionals and community members, as well as news stories published throughout the United States.Every year, the American Library Association compiles a list of the Top Ten Most Frequently Challenged Books, using its database and media reports.
Martin Vermeer (not Jesus)@dittrich_lars @Helen_Noonan Like "Made in Germany"
Zagone@dittrich_lars @Helen_Noonan
Lars -- perhaps there is a tracking database somewhere, but it's usually in US schools in Southern and Republican-controlled states. Florida is particularly active in banning right now. Especially anything "woke" (positive on people of color) or LGBTQ+ friendly.
Lars -- perhaps there is a tracking database somewhere, but it's usually in US schools in Southern and Republican-controlled states. Florida is particularly active in banning right now. Especially anything "woke" (positive on people of color) or LGBTQ+ friendly.
Cyber YukiI'm going to take a bite here and assume you're asking in good faith, so here's a short list:
- Florida
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Texas
- Utah
- And some conservative US politicians are sponsoring a federal book ban bill.
@dittrich_lars @Helen_Noonan And in all honesty, if you're replying to a US-based post, the least you could do is get a little bit informed on related US news before replying. Searching Google is not that hard.
Stryder Notavi@dittrich_lars @Helen_Noonan One good thing about the 1st Amendment is they really can't make them illegal to sell in the US.
Though they certainly try.