Ban This Book A Novel
“Ban This Book” by Alan Gratz is a novel published by Tor Publishing Group on May 1, 2018. This reprint edition spans 256 pages and is written in English. The story follows a fourth grader named Amy Anne, who takes a stand against censorship when her favorite book is challenged and removed from her school library. With her friends, she initiates a secret locker library for banned books, showcasing her determination to fight for the right to read.
Readers will find a narrative that emphasizes themes of friendship, self-esteem, and the importance of standing up for one’s beliefs. The book presents a humorous yet poignant exploration of censorship and encourages young readers to recognize their potential to make a difference in their communities. Through Amy Anne’s journey, the novel addresses social themes relevant to juvenile fiction, making it a thoughtful addition to discussions about literature and freedom of expression.
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You’re Never Too Young to Fight Censorship!
In Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but don’t mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world. Amy Anne and her lieutenants wage a battle for the books that will make you laugh and pump your fists as they start a secret banned books locker library, make up ridiculous reasons to ban every single book in the library to make a point, and take a stand against censorship.
Ban This Book is a stirring defense against censorship that’s perfect for middle grade readers. Let kids know that they can make a difference in their schools, communities, and lives!
“Readers, librarians, and all those books that have drawn a challenge have a brand new hero…. Stand up and cheer, book lovers. This one’s for you.” —Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor-winning The Underneath
“Ban This Book is absolutely brilliant and belongs on the shelves of every library in the multiverse.”—Lauren Myracle, author of the bestselling Internet Girls series, the most challenged books of 2009 and 2011
“Quick paced and with clear, easy-to-read prose, this is a book poised for wide readership and classroom use.”—Booklist
“A stout defense of the right to read.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Gratz delivers a book lover’s book that speaks volumes about kids’ power to effect change at a grassroots level.” —Publishers Weekly
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