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Alex's Team Pick

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on October 20, 2009

There are hundreds of challenges to books in schools and libraries in the United States every year. According to the American Library Association (ALA), there were at least 513 in 2008. But the total is far larger. 70 to 80 percent are never reported. Check out a map of banned books in the U.S.

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3 responses to “Alex's Team Pick”

  1. foist
    foist
    October 21, 2009 at 12:50 am Reply

    “Sandpiper” in Brookwood, AL was a big story down here. It’s not surprising that it made the list.

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  2. a;ex
    a;ex(member)
    October 21, 2009 at 12:59 am Reply

    Interesting! I’m glad the board voted to keep the book.

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