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Libertine · 04-13-2009, 06:42 PM

The 100 most frequently challenged books of 1990?2000

1. Scary Stories (Series) by Alvin Schwartz
2. Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite
3. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
4. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
5. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
6. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
7. Harry Potter (Series) by J.K. Rowling
8. Forever by Judy Blume
9. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
10. Alice (Series) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
11. Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman
12. My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
13. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
14. The Giver by Lois Lowry
15. It's Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris
16. Goosebumps (Series) by R.L. Stine
17. A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
18. The Color Purple by Alice Walker
19. Sex by Madonna
20. Earth's Children (Series) by Jean M. Auel
21. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
22. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
23. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous
24. Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers
25. In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak
26. The Stupids (Series) by Harry Allard
27. The Witches by Roald Dahl
28. The New Joy of Gay Sex by Charles Silverstein
29. Anastasia Krupnik (Series) by Lois Lowry
30. The Goats by Brock Cole
31. Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane
32. Blubber by Judy Blume
33. Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
34. Halloween ABC by Eve Merriam
35. We All Fall Down by Robert Cormier
36. Final Exit by Derek Humphry
37. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
38. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
39. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
40. What's Happening to my Body? Book for Girls: A Growing-Up Guide for Parents & Daughters by Lynda Madaras
41. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
42. Beloved by Toni Morrison
43. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
44. The Pigman by Paul Zindel
45. Bumps in the Night by Harry Allard
46. Deenie by Judy Blume
47. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
48. Annie on my Mind by Nancy Garden
49. The Boy Who Lost His Face by Louis Sachar
50. Cross Your Fingers, Spit in Your Hat by Alvin Schwartz
51. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
52. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
53. Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by A.N. Roquelaure (Anne Rice)
54. Asking About Sex and Growing Up by Joanna Cole
55. Cujo by Stephen King
56. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
57. The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell
58. Boys and Sex by Wardell Pomeroy
59. Ordinary People by Judith Guest
60. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
61. What's Happening to my Body? Book for Boys: A Growing-Up Guide for Parents & Sons by Lynda Madaras
62. Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
63. Crazy Lady by Jane Conly
64. Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher
65. Fade by Robert Cormier
66. Guess What? by Mem Fox
67. The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende
68. The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline Cooney
69. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
70. Lord of the Flies by William Golding
71. Native Son by Richard Wright
72. Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women's Fantasies by Nancy Friday
73. Curses, Hexes and Spells by Daniel Cohen
74. Jack by A.M. Homes
75. Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo A. Anaya
76. Where Did I Come From? by Peter Mayle
77. Carrie by Stephen King
78. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume
79. On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer
80. Arizona Kid by Ron Koertge
81. Family Secrets by Norma Klein
82. Mommy Laid An Egg by Babette Cole
83. The Dead Zone by Stephen King
84. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
85. Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
86. Always Running by Luis Rodriguez
87. Private Parts by Howard Stern
88. Where's Waldo? by Martin Hanford
89. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene
90. Little Black Sambo by Helen Bannerman
91. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
92. Running Loose by Chris Crutcher
93. Sex Education by Jenny Davis
94. The Drowning of Stephen Jones by Bette Greene
95. Girls and Sex by Wardell Pomeroy
96. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell
97. View from the Cherry Tree by Willo Davis Roberts
98. The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
99. The Terrorist by Caroline Cooney
100. Jump Ship to Freedom by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

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The fact that there apparently are lots of people who want "Where's Waldo?" to be banned from libraries makes me fear for the future of the human race.

Domain Diva · 04-13-2009, 06:45 PM

I thought everyone loved Harry Pothead ?

7. Harry Potter (Series) by J.K. Rowling

gandalfuy · 04-13-2009, 06:47 PM

They want them removed... ?

After Shock Media · 04-13-2009, 06:50 PM

Couple authors got hit a few times and not for "series" books. Kind of odd.

Libertine · 04-13-2009, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberClaire

I thought everyone loved Harry Pothead ?

7. Harry Potter (Series) by J.K. Rowling

Mentally healthy people are aware of the fact that the witchcraft described in the book isn't actually real.

Religious people think it's very real, and are afraid of it.

Diezel Jim · 04-13-2009, 06:53 PM

I thought #23 was by Jefferson Airplane.

uno · 04-13-2009, 07:06 PM

I thought Catcher in the Rye would have been top 5.

Agent 488 · 04-13-2009, 07:16 PM

halfwits ............

CDSmith · 04-13-2009, 07:16 PM

I wouldn't be at all surprised to find that most of those pushing for such censorship are doing so based on some form of religious motivation.

What a pity that such people can't be happy exercising their right to simply not read those books but instead want to prevent anyone and everyone else from enjoying them.

People like that very much sicken me.

tiger · 04-13-2009, 10:25 PM

Yeah book burning time.

Iron Fist · 04-13-2009, 10:30 PM

That's religion for ya.... always prohibiting this and that....

charlie3273 · 04-13-2009, 10:44 PM

Yep religion should be kept to ones self . I hate people who like banning shit!

Miguel T · 04-13-2009, 10:51 PM

Harry Potter?
In 7th place?

Donfoolio · 04-13-2009, 11:01 PM

52. Brave New World

Anyone who thinks banning ANY book is fine, thinks so because they can't use reading comprehension in the first place.

onlymovies · 04-13-2009, 11:07 PM

Shel Silverstein books? Wonder why...

WDG · 04-13-2009, 11:07 PM

Just say no to censorship.

Diezel Jim · 04-13-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by onlymovies

Shel Silverstein books? Wonder why...

One critic said Where the Sidewalk Ends "promotes cannibalism."

DarkJedi · 04-13-2009, 11:16 PM

I've read them all.

Mr Pheer · 04-14-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Libertine

5. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
6. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
9. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
13. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
17. A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck
41. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
51. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein
55. Cujo by Stephen King
56. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
60. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
70. Lord of the Flies by William Golding
77. Carrie by Stephen King
83. The Dead Zone by Stephen King
84. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
90. Little Black Sambo by Helen Bannerman
96. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell

Those are some of my favorites.

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 04-14-2009, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

I wouldn't be at all surprised to find that most of those pushing for such censorship are doing so based on some form of religious motivation.

I'd go as far as to say bookbanning in general is religiously motivated. 100%. I for one would like to see the bible banned from hotels and motels worldwide...

I got a buddy who used to throw out the bible and replace it with a copy of Twilight of the Idols & The Antichrist in just about every hotel he stayed in.

mule · 04-14-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diezel Jim

I thought #23 was by Jefferson Airplane.

LOL. It's called "White Rabbit" actually. Oddly enough, I've had that song going through my head for the past few weeks.

JamesK · 04-14-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angry Jew Cat

I got a buddy who used to throw out the bible and replace it with a copy of Twilight of the Idols & The Antichrist in just about every hotel he stayed in.

Nice

Sarah_Jayne · 04-14-2009, 03:57 AM

Blubber is the best fat girl teenage book. Screw 'em.

seeandsee · 04-14-2009, 03:58 AM

who cares

OG LennyT · 04-14-2009, 04:02 AM

why the hating on Stephen King? His pre-sober writing (late 70s - 80s) was incredible

Elixir · 04-14-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tiger

Yeah book burning time.

Yeah ! Adult is the LAW

Matyko · 04-14-2009, 04:22 AM

Only one book by Vonnegut? Shame... Breakfast of Champions should be in top 20 in the States ;)

After Shock Media · 04-14-2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OG LennyT

why the hating on Stephen King? His pre-sober writing (late 70s - 80s) was incredible

I did not count, but it looked like he was the most picked on author (series of a book not included) aside from Twain.

Manowar · 04-14-2009, 04:31 AM

wtf is wrong with mice and men?

nation-x · 04-14-2009, 04:37 AM

The communists infiltrated our schools!
They are brainwashing the kids...
They are using DTV boxes to brainwash us!...
Burn the books! (evolution)

Manowar · 04-14-2009, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nation-x

The communists infiltrated our schools!
They are brainwashing the kids...
They are using DTV boxes to brainwash us!...
Burn the books! (evolution)

oh dear at those ppl

Sarah_Jayne · 04-14-2009, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manowar

wtf is wrong with mice and men?

I suspect the way it ends.

CaptainHowdy · 04-14-2009, 04:50 AM

I support the motion to ban the "SEX" book by Madonna...

LadyMischief · 04-14-2009, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberClaire

I thought everyone loved Harry Pothead ?

7. Harry Potter (Series) by J.K. Rowling

Religious groups believe Harry Potter is an evil influence on your minds, demonic and all that.

NikKay · 04-14-2009, 05:47 AM

That is a wacky collection. I read a lot of the books listed as a kid, no damage done here! ;)

FrozenJag · 04-14-2009, 06:37 AM

Thats fucked up, I seen atleast 2 or 3 books we were required to read in school like huckleberry finn and of mice and men. Cooky fucks.

Vicious_B · 04-14-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I did not count, but it looked like he was the most picked on author (series of a book not included) aside from Twain.

Actually looks like Judy Blume had more books on the list.

04-13-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	Top 100 books people want removed from libraries The 100 most frequently challenged books of 1990?2000 1. Scary Stories (Series) by Alvin Schwartz 2. Daddy's Roommate by Michael Willhoite 3. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou 4. The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier 5. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 6. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 7. Harry Potter (Series) by J.K. Rowling 8. Forever by Judy Blume 9. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson 10. Alice (Series) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor 11. Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman 12. My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier 13. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 14. The Giver by Lois Lowry 15. It's Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris 16. Goosebumps (Series) by R.L. Stine 17. A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck 18. The Color Purple by Alice Walker 19. Sex by Madonna 20. Earth's Children (Series) by Jean M. Auel 21. The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson 22. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle 23. Go Ask Alice by Anonymous 24. Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers 25. In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak 26. The Stupids (Series) by Harry Allard 27. The Witches by Roald Dahl 28. The New Joy of Gay Sex by Charles Silverstein 29. Anastasia Krupnik (Series) by Lois Lowry 30. The Goats by Brock Cole 31. Kaffir Boy by Mark Mathabane 32. Blubber by Judy Blume 33. Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan 34. Halloween ABC by Eve Merriam 35. We All Fall Down by Robert Cormier 36. Final Exit by Derek Humphry 37. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 38. Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George 39. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison 40. What's Happening to my Body? Book for Girls: A Growing-Up Guide for Parents & Daughters by Lynda Madaras 41. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 42. Beloved by Toni Morrison 43. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 44. The Pigman by Paul Zindel 45. Bumps in the Night by Harry Allard 46. Deenie by Judy Blume 47. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes 48. Annie on my Mind by Nancy Garden 49. The Boy Who Lost His Face by Louis Sachar 50. Cross Your Fingers, Spit in Your Hat by Alvin Schwartz 51. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein 52. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 53. Sleeping Beauty Trilogy by A.N. Roquelaure (Anne Rice) 54. Asking About Sex and Growing Up by Joanna Cole 55. Cujo by Stephen King 56. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl 57. The Anarchist Cookbook by William Powell 58. Boys and Sex by Wardell Pomeroy 59. Ordinary People by Judith Guest 60. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis 61. What's Happening to my Body? Book for Boys: A Growing-Up Guide for Parents & Sons by Lynda Madaras 62. Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 63. Crazy Lady by Jane Conly 64. Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher 65. Fade by Robert Cormier 66. Guess What? by Mem Fox 67. The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende 68. The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline Cooney 69. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut 70. Lord of the Flies by William Golding 71. Native Son by Richard Wright 72. Women on Top: How Real Life Has Changed Women's Fantasies by Nancy Friday 73. Curses, Hexes and Spells by Daniel Cohen 74. Jack by A.M. Homes 75. Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo A. Anaya 76. Where Did I Come From? by Peter Mayle 77. Carrie by Stephen King 78. Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume 79. On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer 80. Arizona Kid by Ron Koertge 81. Family Secrets by Norma Klein 82. Mommy Laid An Egg by Babette Cole 83. The Dead Zone by Stephen King 84. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain 85. Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison 86. Always Running by Luis Rodriguez 87. Private Parts by Howard Stern 88. Where's Waldo? by Martin Hanford 89. Summer of My German Soldier by Bette Greene 90. Little Black Sambo by Helen Bannerman 91. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 92. Running Loose by Chris Crutcher 93. Sex Education by Jenny Davis 94. The Drowning of Stephen Jones by Bette Greene 95. Girls and Sex by Wardell Pomeroy 96. How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell 97. View from the Cherry Tree by Willo Davis Roberts 98. The Headless Cupid by Zilpha Keatley Snyder 99. The Terrorist by Caroline Cooney 100. Jump Ship to Freedom by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offi...frequently.cfm The fact that there apparently are lots of people who want "Where's Waldo?" to be banned from libraries makes me fear for the future of the human race. __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

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FrozenJag Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,763	Thats fucked up, I seen atleast 2 or 3 books we were required to read in school like huckleberry finn and of mice and men. Cooky fucks.