Defending Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books A Handbook for Librarians and Educators

Free Download Pat R. Scales, "Defending Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators"
English | 2016 | ISBN: 1442264322, 1442264314 | EPUB | pages: 244 | 1.2 mb
A Day No Pigs Would Die, Speak, Thirteen Reasons Why These are some of the most beloved, and most challenged, books. Leaving controversial titles such as these out of your collection or limiting their access is not the answer to challenges.

While ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom reports more than 4,500 challenges to young adult literature from 2000 through 2009. This authoritative handbook gives you the information you need to defend challenged books with an informed response and ensure free access to young book lovers. With a profile of each book that includes its Description and characters, related materials and published reviews, awards and prizes, and Web and audiovisual resources, you will be prepared to answer even the toughest attacks.