Controversial Books in K-12 Classrooms and Libraries: Challenged, Censored, and Banned

This book analyzes the history of book banning in K-12 classrooms and school libraries in the United States from the 1950s to the present. The author argues for the inclusion of controversial books in order to teach children to discover and debate values that are inconsistent with their own, rather than eliminating exposure to sensitive subjects.

Author: Randy Bobbitt
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 07/15/2021
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d
ISBN13: 9781498569743
ISBN10: 1498569749
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies
- Education | Teaching | Subjects | Reading & Phonics
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Readers

About the Author
Randy Bobbitt holds a PhD in communication law and policy from Bowling Green State University.