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Banned & Challenged Books: About Banned & Challenged Books

A selection of frequently banned and challenged titles in Massasoit's library collection

About Banned & Challenged Books

What's the difference between a challenge and a banning?

A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others. 

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Most Frequently Challenged Titles