Censorship & Banned Books

Using 25 books as examples, "Censored" explores the forces behind censorship in the United States and the United Kingdom over 600 years, considering the role that power plays in censorship and how it affects freedom of speech.

"Dangerous Ideas" is a cultural history of censorship and thought suppression throughout time, examining how restricting speech shapes society and how ordinary individuals participate in censorship.

In this book, the author examines the way political forces, without regard to the accuracy of information, influence the content of textbooks in primary and secondary education, contributing to the larger conversation of censorship and freedom of thought in K-12 education.

Through interviews, thirteen children's and young adult authors who have experienced book challenges and bans on their works discuss the nature of freedom of expression, the impact of censorship, and the support network that has emerged to defend those rights.

Aimed at educators, this practical book is a collection of stories, strategies, advice, and documents for teachers who use or plan to use materials in the classroom that they know are controversial.