Next week is the ALA’s banned books week. Just in time for that, Janet Kenney (Library Lady J on Twitter) shared with me a Google Map representing the places where books have been banned or challenged in the United States since 2007. Each placemark on the map contains the name of the book and a brief explanation of why it was challenged or banned. Check out the map below.
View Book Bans and Challenges, 2007-2010 in a larger map
Applications for Education
Banned Books Week is good time for teachers to combine lessons in literature with lessons in Civics. It’s a good opportunity to have a discussion with your students about freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
