A Review of Defending Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books, Teaching Banned Books, and Books Under Fire

Authors

  • Terri Suico Saint Mary's College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15763/issn.2376-5275.2023.6.1.197-204

Keywords:

Pat Scales, banned books, challenged books, controversial books

Abstract

This in-depth review of three of Pat R. Scales’ books provides summaries of the books as well as insight regarding their value for educators and librarians given the current issues surrounding censorship.

Author Biography

Terri Suico, Saint Mary's College

Terri Suico is an associate professor of education at Saint Mary’s College. She earned her EdD from Boston University School of Education and her MAT from Vanderbilt University. Her scholarly work has been included in several books and journals. Most recently, an article she co-wrote appeared in NCTE’s English Education. She currently serves as the book review and interview editor for Study and Scrutiny: Research on Young Adult Literature.

References

Harris, E. A., & Alter, A. (2022, January 30). Book ban efforts spread across the U.S. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/30/books/book-ban-us-schools.html

Haupt, A. (2022, June 9). The rise in book bans, explained. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2022/06/09/rise-book-bans-explained/

Scales, P. R. (2016). Defending frequently challenged young adult books: A handbook for librarians and educators. Rowman & Littlefield, Inc.

Scales, P. R. (2020). Teaching banned books: 32 guides for children and teens (2nd ed.). ALA Editions.

Scales, P. R. (2021). Books under fire: A hit list of banned and challenged children’s books (2nd ed.). ALA Editions. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/rr-03-2015-0042

Book covers of the three titles under review.

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Published

2023-08-26

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): CENSORSHIP AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE: INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM, READING RIGHTS, & READING ACTIVISM

Section

Book Reviews

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Copyright (c) 2023 Terri Suico

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