Academic Freedom and the Inclusive and Equitable Classroom
Introduction
The history of banning and challenging books is long and varied. While most of these challenges take place in k-12 or public libraries, there are also challenges in Academia. You can read more about USF Libraries book collection policy on the Academic Freedom tab of this guide. In the resources below you will find resources on book banning and challenges as well web resources where you can report a challenge or censorship and get assistance.
Resources
Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom Throughout Your Library by ISBN: 0838918905Publication Date: 2019-05-01
Can I Teach That? : Negotiating Taboo Language and Controversial Topics in the Language Arts Classroom by ISBN: 147581478XPublication Date: 2016-07-15
Controversial Books in K-12 Classrooms and Libraries by ISBN: 1793607877Publication Date: 2019-10-04
Literature Suppressed on Sexual Grounds by
Literature Suppressed on Sexual Grounds, Revised Edition examines the issues underlying the suppression of more than 100 works deemed sexually obscene. The entries new to this edition include America by Jon Stewart, Sex by Madonna, The Buffalo Tree by Adam Rapp, and many more. Also included are updates to entries such as Forever by Judy Blume, and more
ISBN: 0816071497Publication Date: 2006-01-01
- Banned and Challenged Books (ALA Intellectual Freedom)Includes lists of frequently challenged books, the top 10 most challenged books, free downloads, reporting censorship, finding support and more.
- Report Censorship and Find SupportEnter your report into ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom's database on challenged materials. If reporting censorship, know that all personal and institutional information submitted is kept confidential.
- Book Challenge Crisis HotlineSponsored by the National Coalition Against Censorship. This online reporting allows you to schedule a meeting and come up with net steps. This hotline focuses on children's books but they may point you in the direction for help with other books.