This is actually a much bigger problem than people realize. Frequently the books that are getting "banned" are actually written at a much lower reading level. This means they get listed to go in libraries and areas of the library that serve younger clients than would normally get books with the challenged content.
This is actually a much bigger problem than people realize. Frequently the books that are getting "banned" are actually written at a much lower reading level. This means they get listed to go in libraries and areas of the library that serve younger clients than would normally get books with the challenged content.
Second language matters. There are lots of books that are fun, but teachers do not utilize in schools because students can pick up bad writing habits from them. I would say this is another complexity as many of the books challenged could be better challenged on writing quality, especially given we are going through a literacy instruction crisis in public schools across the country. Well written texts are essential for functional literacy.
This is actually a much bigger problem than people realize. Frequently the books that are getting "banned" are actually written at a much lower reading level. This means they get listed to go in libraries and areas of the library that serve younger clients than would normally get books with the challenged content.
Second language matters. There are lots of books that are fun, but teachers do not utilize in schools because students can pick up bad writing habits from them. I would say this is another complexity as many of the books challenged could be better challenged on writing quality, especially given we are going through a literacy instruction crisis in public schools across the country. Well written texts are essential for functional literacy.