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Sherman Alexie Talks to NCAC’s the Write Stuff About Being Banned

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Sherman Alexie tells the Write Stuff about how it feels to be challenged, why he’s determined to keep writing controversial books for teens, and the upcoming sequel to his oft-banned, award-winning novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian … Continue reading →

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WATCH: Awesome Teen Films About Book Censorship

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

It’s that time of year — yesterday we announced the semifinalists for the 2012 Youth Free Expression Film Contest and we couldn’t be more excited. Reasons why we’re excited: 1. Theme: Banned Books. This year’s films asked students to respond … Continue reading →

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Sherman Alexie: “I love to scare the already terrified assholes”

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Guernica magazine featured a great interview with frequently challenged and banned author, Sherman Alexie. Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian has appeared on the ALA’s most challenged list in both 2010 and 2011; the Kids’ Right to Read Project … Continue reading →

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Free Access to the Missourian’s Challenged Books Report

Posted on October 2, 2012 by

Not long ago, The Missourian published its excellent J-student project of tracking and reporting on book challenges and bans across the state of Missouri.  This week, the newspaper — which uses a subscriber access model — will be allowing all visitors … Continue reading →

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Victory in Richland, WA! “…Part-Time Indian” Restored To Curriculum

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

The Richland, WA school board has overturned a previous vote that removed Sherman Alexie’s award-winning Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian from the district’s high school curriculum. The book will now be available to all high school classes! NCAC … Continue reading →

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Sherman Alexie novel officially banned from Missouri school

Posted on September 9, 2010 by

A disappointing ruling came out last night regarding Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian in Stockton, Missouri. The Stockton School Board voted 7-0 holding firm in its decision to remove the book from school classrooms, notwithstanding … Continue reading →

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A Microcosm of Censorship

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

We’ve noticed that the State of Oregon has been a hotbed for censorship incidents lately.  Here’s what’s been happening around the state: A Portland fifth grader has decided not to perform his act about President Barack Obama in his elementary … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Censorship Wrap

Posted on March 9, 2009 by

It’s raining here in New York, and it also seems to be raining book censorship news!  From near and far, here’s the round up of book challenges we’re watching. A woman in West Bend, WI, has submitted a complaint to … Continue reading →

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High School Censorship Poll

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

Sherman Alexie book pulled Student sues for Facebook suspension RENT cancelled by director Bumper sticker suspension upheld Censored Girl, Interrupted replaced

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The Absolutely True Story of a Book Banning

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

Sometimes, book banning is as simple as: Parent complains to school board about book (offending excerpts in hand). School board member agrees book is “inappropriate.” Good-bye, good literature. The Crook County School Board in Prineville, Oregon, did just that with … Continue reading →

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