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Kids Read Freely!

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East Lansing Public Library

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Libraries and books are a celebration not just of story but of freedom to choose what we read - a chance to learn about ourselves and about others and the wider world. If you're in the mood to read without walls, this list is for you! Challenged book: a book someone has requested be removed from a collection based on its content Banned book: a book that has been removed from a collection for its content

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ELPLChildrensLibrarian

East Lansing Public Library

15 items

15 items

A Light in the Attic

A Light in the Attic

Special Edition

by Silverstein, Shel

Book - 2009/10/01

Banned in Lake County, FL from the Fruitland Park Library in 1993 for "[promoting] disrespect, horror, and violence". Later returned to the shelf, but was among the most challenged books of 1990-2000. Banned in Lake County, FL from the Fruitland Park Library in 1993 for "[promoting] disrespect, horror, and violence". Later returned to the shelf, but was among the most challenged books of 1990-2000. Show less

Banned in Lake County, FL from the Fruitland Park Library in 1993 for "[promoting] disrespect, horror, and violence". Later returned to the shelf, but was among the most challenged books of 1990-2000. Banned in Lake County, FL from the Fruitland Park Library in 1993 for "[promoting] disrespect, horror, and violence". Later returned to the shelf, but was among the most challenged books of 1990-2000. Show less

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Alma and How She Got Her Name

Alma and How She Got Her Name

by Martinez-Neal, Juana

Book - 2018

Banned in 2022 by the Northampton (PA) Area School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by the Northampton (PA) Area School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

Banned in 2022 by the Northampton (PA) Area School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by the Northampton (PA) Area School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

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Fry Bread

Fry Bread

A Native American Family Story

by Maillard, Kevin Noble

Book - 2019

Banned in 2022 by the Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by the Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

Banned in 2022 by the Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by the Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

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Sulwe

Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Book - 2019

Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

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I Am Jazz!

I Am Jazz!

by Herthel, Jessica

Book - 2014

First banned by the Mount Horeb Area School District (WI) in 2015 after a Florida-based religious legal advocacy group threatened to sue the school. A tra...Show more First banned by the Mount Horeb Area School District (WI) in 2015 after a Florida-based religious legal advocacy group threatened to sue the school. A trans student brought in the book to share their experiences, resulting in a national furor. This book is still being challenged and banned in places nationwide today. Show less

First banned by the Mount Horeb Area School District (WI) in 2015 after a Florida-based religious legal advocacy group threatened to sue the school. A tra...Show more First banned by the Mount Horeb Area School District (WI) in 2015 after a Florida-based religious legal advocacy group threatened to sue the school. A trans student brought in the book to share their experiences, resulting in a national furor. This book is still being challenged and banned in places nationwide today. Show less

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Drama

Drama

by Telgemeier, Raina

Graphic Novel - 2012

Challenged in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 and remains on many challenge lists today for depicting LGBTQIA+ characters putting on a middle scho...Show more Challenged in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 and remains on many challenge lists today for depicting LGBTQIA+ characters putting on a middle school play. Drama was banned in the 2018 and 2019 challenges and access restricted to 5th graders in one of the 2020 challenges. Show less

Challenged in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 and remains on many challenge lists today for depicting LGBTQIA+ characters putting on a middle scho...Show more Challenged in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 and remains on many challenge lists today for depicting LGBTQIA+ characters putting on a middle school play. Drama was banned in the 2018 and 2019 challenges and access restricted to 5th graders in one of the 2020 challenges. Show less

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Drawn Together

Drawn Together

by Lê, Minh

Book - 2018

Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Banned in 2022 by Northampton PA School District (NASD) school board as part of an extensive list of donated books with racially diverse characters. Show less

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Ho'onani

Ho'onani

Hula Warrior

by Gale, Heather

Book - 2019

Challenged in 2022 by St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine, FL along with six other titles with LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse characters. The s...Show more Challenged in 2022 by St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine, FL along with six other titles with LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse characters. The school board voted 3-2 to keep the books on the shelf at that time and as of this writing remains on the shelf there. Show less

Challenged in 2022 by St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine, FL along with six other titles with LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse characters. The s...Show more Challenged in 2022 by St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine, FL along with six other titles with LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse characters. The school board voted 3-2 to keep the books on the shelf at that time and as of this writing remains on the shelf there. Show less

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This Day in June

This Day in June

by Pitman, Gayle E.

Book - 2014

Challenged in 2016 in Granbury TX at the Hood County Library for depicting "gay [lifestyles]". The Hood County Library Advisory Board voted to k...Show more Challenged in 2016 in Granbury TX at the Hood County Library for depicting "gay [lifestyles]". The Hood County Library Advisory Board voted to keep this book on the shelf. Challenged in 2018 (IL), 2019 (IA), 2021 (CA) for depicting LGBTQIA+ characters at a Pride parade. Items were retained in all situations, though in Orange City IA in 2019, library materials including This Day in June were checked out and destroyed on a livestream by a religious activist. The damaged materials were replaced by community donations. Show less

Challenged in 2016 in Granbury TX at the Hood County Library for depicting "gay [lifestyles]". The Hood County Library Advisory Board voted to k...Show more Challenged in 2016 in Granbury TX at the Hood County Library for depicting "gay [lifestyles]". The Hood County Library Advisory Board voted to keep this book on the shelf. Challenged in 2018 (IL), 2019 (IA), 2021 (CA) for depicting LGBTQIA+ characters at a Pride parade. Items were retained in all situations, though in Orange City IA in 2019, library materials including This Day in June were checked out and destroyed on a livestream by a religious activist. The damaged materials were replaced by community donations. Show less

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Nasreen's Secret School

Nasreen's Secret School

A True Story From Afghanistan

by Winter, Jeanette

Book - 2009

Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with The Librarian of Basra, for violent depictions of Nasreen's father being...Show more Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with The Librarian of Basra, for violent depictions of Nasreen's father being kidnapped by the Taliban. The book is based on a true story and was kept on the shelf by the school district. Show less

Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with The Librarian of Basra, for violent depictions of Nasreen's father being...Show more Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with The Librarian of Basra, for violent depictions of Nasreen's father being kidnapped by the Taliban. The book is based on a true story and was kept on the shelf by the school district. Show less

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The Librarian of Basra

The Librarian of Basra

A True Story From Iraq

by Winter, Jeanette

Book - 2005

Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with Nasreen's Secret School, for violent depictions of soldiers bombing Iraq. The book is based on a true story and was kept on the shelf by the school district. Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with Nasreen's Secret School, for violent depictions of soldiers bombing Iraq. The book is based on a true story and was kept on the shelf by the school district. Show less

Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with Nasreen's Secret School, for violent depictions of soldiers bombing Iraq. The book is based on a true story and was kept on the shelf by the school district. Challenged in 2013 in the Johnson City NY school district by a parent, along with Nasreen's Secret School, for violent depictions of soldiers bombing Iraq. The book is based on a true story and was kept on the shelf by the school district. Show less

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

The Adventures of Captain Underpants

An Epic Novel

by Pilkey, Dav

Book - 2009/04/09

The top of the American Library Association's most-banned book list in 2013 and in the top 100 banned or challenged books from 2000 to 2019, the entire se...Show more The top of the American Library Association's most-banned book list in 2013 and in the top 100 banned or challenged books from 2000 to 2019, the entire series of Captain Underpants books have been challenged for containing potty humor, unflattering depictions of authority figures, and creative spelling. Show less

The top of the American Library Association's most-banned book list in 2013 and in the top 100 banned or challenged books from 2000 to 2019, the entire se...Show more The top of the American Library Association's most-banned book list in 2013 and in the top 100 banned or challenged books from 2000 to 2019, the entire series of Captain Underpants books have been challenged for containing potty humor, unflattering depictions of authority figures, and creative spelling. Show less

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Who's in My Family?

Who's in My Family?

All About Our Families

by Harris, Robie H.

Book - 2012

Banned in Singapore in 2015 for depicting gay couples parenting in a family. Authorities stepped in to prevent the books from being physically destroyed a...Show more Banned in Singapore in 2015 for depicting gay couples parenting in a family. Authorities stepped in to prevent the books from being physically destroyed as well as removed from library shelves - instead these children's books were moved to the adult section for caregivers to select for their children. Show less

Banned in Singapore in 2015 for depicting gay couples parenting in a family. Authorities stepped in to prevent the books from being physically destroyed a...Show more Banned in Singapore in 2015 for depicting gay couples parenting in a family. Authorities stepped in to prevent the books from being physically destroyed as well as removed from library shelves - instead these children's books were moved to the adult section for caregivers to select for their children. Show less

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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

by Schwartz, Alvin

Book - 2017

At the top of the list of most-frequently challenged books from 1990 to 1999, the Scary Stories series is known as much for its scary illustrations as its...Show more At the top of the list of most-frequently challenged books from 1990 to 1999, the Scary Stories series is known as much for its scary illustrations as its stories. Stephen Gammell's illustrations were replaced by Brett Helquist's tamer images in the 30th anniversary printing by publisher Harper Collins. The printing in 2017 returned to the original art. A film based on the anthology was released in 2019. Show less

At the top of the list of most-frequently challenged books from 1990 to 1999, the Scary Stories series is known as much for its scary illustrations as its...Show more At the top of the list of most-frequently challenged books from 1990 to 1999, the Scary Stories series is known as much for its scary illustrations as its stories. Stephen Gammell's illustrations were replaced by Brett Helquist's tamer images in the 30th anniversary printing by publisher Harper Collins. The printing in 2017 returned to the original art. A film based on the anthology was released in 2019. Show less

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And Tango Makes Three

And Tango Makes Three

by Richardson, Justin

Book - 2005

Challenged and banned frequently for having LGBTQIA+ characters. The book is based on a true story of two male penguins raising a chick as a mating couple Challenged and banned frequently for having LGBTQIA+ characters. The book is based on a true story of two male penguins raising a chick as a mating couple Show less

Challenged and banned frequently for having LGBTQIA+ characters. The book is based on a true story of two male penguins raising a chick as a mating couple Challenged and banned frequently for having LGBTQIA+ characters. The book is based on a true story of two male penguins raising a chick as a mating couple Show less

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