Surf these sites: ACLU: Banned Books Week -- The American Civil Liberties Union web site from 1998, with a discussion of book banning and links to resources, lists of frequently banned books, and related topics. Banned Books On-Line -- Special exhibit of books that have been the objects of censorship or censorship attempts. Banned Books and Censorship -- A Closer Look at Book Banning -- Every year, books in the U.S. and around the world are challenged. Some of the challenged books are banned, some aren''t. The punishment for ignoring these bans range from almost nonexistent to severe. Here are some sites that deal with who bans these books, and why. Harry Potter In The News -- Extensive links to news articles on the controversy surrounding the popular Harry Potter books. What Johnny Can''t Read: Censorship in American Libraries -- Essay by Suzanne Fisher Staples on censorship in American school libraries. When the Censor Comes -- "The Book and Periodical Council is proud to present this guide for librarians, teachers, booksellers and others who face righteous-minded censors, usually without warning or time to prepare."
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