Ban This Book: A Novel

We currently live in an age when state governments are banning books and even forbidding certain conversations teachers can have with their students.This story is about one avid reader in 4th grade who learns that her favorite book has been banned by her local school board. She's never been one to speak up for herself but through the course of the book she learns to use her words. And she, along with her friends and, by the end, many of her fellow students decide to band together to effect change in their school district.We need real heroes now to open real dialogs on the topic of book banning and censorship. This book is fiction, but the issues are very much real!

I lead six-week blocks of literature-oriented "classes" for people my age (I'm 81). My next group, held during Book Banning Week, will be focused on Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" followed by Michael Cunningham's "The Hours." It was just by luck that I heard about "Ban This Book" which, in my opinion, should be wonderful reading for adults as well as kids. Of course I love the irony that the author is demanding that the book be banned. It is told in first person by a sixth grade girl and what she does, along with friends, when a Mrs. Spencer takes on the campaign to ban some of the most wonderful children's/young adults' books published during the past few decades.

Well my daughter seems to love this book so I gave it a 5 star.

This was an age-appropriate book geared towards school aged kids which talks about banning books. It was really good! The main character’s personal growth throughout the book was meaningful and relatable (even for this almost 40-yr old reader). The books used are ones which have banned at some point in the last 30 years.People need to have the conversation as to WHY banning a book seems to be the right thing to do and the impact it’ll have on generations of readers to come. Age-appropriateness is a valid point but also trusting in the wisdom of parents who are raising their kids.Librarians typically have highly educated people who love books and can appropriately recommend books for adults, kids, whole families to enjoy. Reading opens doors, puts word to emotions being felt, educates, entertains and facilitates conversations even if you have a different point of view/perspective.

This book is for every kid who ever had her or his favorite book banned. I had this happen to "Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great" because it talked about glue sniffing (it painted it has a bad gross thing) I fought for it and got it back, and the other banned books from my middle school library. The PTA had my back, and told the new grumpy old everyone deserves freedom of thought, and school is no where for the "thought police". Welcome to Alexandria, Virginia one of the most well-read cities in the country; we read books, a lot of them. And this book is about freedom and the right to access information, be it a fiction book or a nonfiction. It's also about realizing that you have a voice, and a right to be at the table too. Even if you're only in 4th grade. I enjoy that the characters in this book are empathic to each other. It brings me back to my days in school, and trials and tribulations I went through. The kids have deep character development, and are written well. And Principle Banana, is a really good depiction of a well meaning administrator, who just has no clue about what's really going on in her school or what the kids and staff want or need. She also comes off to me as cold, I have known elementary school principles like that. If I was teaching elementary school, I would have more then one copy of this in my class library. (In fact I know some Little Free Librarys that will be getting copies of this title.) This is also a great title for classroom reading. In closing I love this book.

I read this to me 7 and 9 year old daughters and they loved it. This is our favorite book yet. What a great and poignant story.

Absolutely loved this book. This author is one of my current favorites. I’ve read most of his books, and I can never put them down! The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because it’s talking about banned books, it uses the word “sex” a few times and talks about a book with naked body pictures. I really wanted to read this book aloud to my 4th graders, but because of a few things like this, it was too much. Still, would highly recommend for your reading enjoyment. Loved the book!

Bought this after it caught my eye on A Mighty Girl's summer reading list. I usually read upper middle grade, so this was targeted a bit younger than I'm used to, but I loved it anyway. I read it aloud with my 10 and 13 year olds, and they kept begging for "just one more chapter!" every time I tried to call it a night. There were tears (mostly me, thinking of favorite childhood titles) laughs ("just wait till Helen comes, then you'll be sorry!") and serious discussions about freedom of speech. Topical, but entertaining and not overly preachy. Highly recommend!

Great bedtime read with kids. Chapters are numerous but short so it's easy to read ”Just one more chapter”. Lots of lessons to discuss in the book and a real discussion starter. Has something for adults, preteens and younger kids - keeps interest of all. Also encourages reading of some classic books after. Very well done!

I’m buying this copy to replace the first one. My kids read it so much that it’s literally falling apart from use. My kids love and cherish their books so there were no bent spines or earmarked makes - this book just got a lot of heavy use.

En tiempos de censura una antiheroína saca su capa y decide ayudar a sus compañeros a leer libros prohibidos en su escuela.

Item arrived well packed