Thank you everyone that participated in the Banned Book Guessing Game. We have identified the Banned Books:
Inmate #021263: A picture book, written by Dr. Seuss, challenged for promoting violence against fathers.
Answer: Hop on Pop
Inmate #030305: Written for young adults, winner of the American Library Association’s Michael L. Printz Award, has the name of a state in its title, this book was the author’s first novel, banned for inappropriate language, challenged for sexual content.
Answer: Looking for Alaska
Inmate #100500: A graphic novel, originally written in French, a memoir, banned in Iran for criticizing the Iranian government, banned in US schools and libraries for graphic illustrations and language.
Answer: Persepolis
Inmate #040574: A horror book, became a film, takes place in high school, the title is the main character’s name, banned for violence, cursing, under-aged sex, and negative view of religion
Answer: Carrie
