Book challenges increase in Ohio, across U.S. as groups seek to ban multiple titles
Before 2021, most challenges were aimed at one book. Now it’s common for as many as 100 books to be challenged at a time.
Source: wvxu.org
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From the Stacks: New novel demonstrates different types of censorship
"Why would anyone be afraid of a book? There are guns and snakes and all kinds of other stuff for sale that could actually kill you."
Source: newstribune.com
The Horn Book | Review of Attack of the Black Rectangles
Sixth grader Mac Delaney isn’t sure what to expect after being assigned to Ms. Sett’s class. She’s famous—“as famous as a person can get in our town”—for writing letters to the newspaper decrying everything from junk food to girls wearing shorts in school. She seems okay, though, on the first day of school, promising her students she’ll treat them like adults—as long as they follow classroom rules.
Source: hbook.com
"Attack of the Black Rectangles" by Amy Sarig King
Two new middle grade novels with academic settings have a message for students: Beware adults who claim they only want what’s best for you.
Source: nytimes.com