Banned Books Week

A vibrant library scene with diverse children reading books, a banner saying 'Understanding Banned Books' in the background, with elements symbolizing censorship (like a crossed-out book) and freedom of expression (like an open book with light shining from it).

Understanding Banned Books

Explore the complex issues surrounding banned books and the rights of parents, students, and libraries through this thought-provoking quiz. Delve into your beliefs about censorship, the exposure of children to various topics, and the importance of diverse literature.

Key topics covered in the quiz include:

  • Parental control over reading material
  • The impact of reading on empathy
  • Reasons for book challenges
  • Exposure to profanity and sensitive content
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ReadingRaven47
Rate your agreement with the following statement: Parents have the right to decide what material their children are exposed to and when.
Rate your agreement with the following statement: Banning books prevents students from learning to think for themselves.
Rate your agreement with the following statement: Parents should control what their own child reads, but don't have the right to restrict what all people read.
Rate your agreement with the following statement: eading helps kids understand different life experiences and encourages empathy and social-emotional development.
Rate your agreement with the following statement: Keeping books out of libraries protects kids, but people can still read them other places and they will still get written.
Students should not be exposed to violence, profanity, sex, LGBTQIA+ issues, racism, politics or other inappropriate topics in a school setting.
Listed are the top ten reasons books were challenged or banned in 2020. Please put a checkmark by any of the reasons you feel are valid reasons for removing a book from a school library.
Sexual content (92.5%)
Offensive language (61.5%)
Unsuited to age group (49%)
Religious viewpoint (26%)
LGBTQIA+ content (23.5%)
Violence (19%)
Racism (16.5%)
Use of illegal substances (12.5%)
"Anti-family" content (7%)
Political viewpoint (6.5%)
If you have ever heard or seen profanity, where have you encountered it?
Classmates
Friends
Family
Music
Movies
TV
Internet/Social Media
Books
I have never heard profanity.
Of the following places you may have encountered profanity, where do you hear/see it MOST?
Classmates
Friends
Family
Music
Movies
TV
Internet/Social Media
Books
I have never encountered profanity.
Of the following places you may have encountered profanity, where do you hear/see it LEAST?
Classmates
Friends
Family
Music
Movies
TV
Internet/Social Media
Books
I have never encountered profanity.
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