Controversial Books in K–12 Classrooms and Libraries
| Author | : Randy Bobbitt |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 226 |
| Release | : 2019-10-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498569736 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498569730 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (730 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Controversial Books in K–12 Classrooms and Libraries by : Randy Bobbitt
Download or read book Controversial Books in K–12 Classrooms and Libraries written by Randy Bobbitt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes the history of book banning in K-12 classrooms and school libraries in the United States from the 1950s to the present. The author argues for the inclusion of controversial books in order to teach children to discover and debate values that are inconsistent with their own, rather than eliminating exposure to sensitive subjects.