What is Banned Books Week?
Every September libraries across the country create elaborate book displays showcasing books that have been challenged or banned. Banned Books Week started in 1982 and has been practiced every year since in order to highlight the value of free and open access to information. Challenged books include children's picture books, young adult novels, and even general adult fiction. But what are the criteria for challenging books? And do books really still get challenged/banned in 2