Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
9.6
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
20217
Points per Word
0.000198
Page Count
109
Points per Page
0.036697
Series
Issues In Focus
Description
Discusses issues surrounding various types of censorship which occur in schools including censorship of literature, courses, textbooks, and expression.
Quick Summary
This book reveals the shocking history of book banning and the fights over what students are allowed to read inside school walls. Readers will discover real stories of kids who challenged censorship, organized library takeovers, and discovered how the First Amendment actually protects their ideas. If your kid likes the drama and moral questions in Wonder by R.J. Palacio, they will be hooked on these real-life battles over controversial books. This is perfect for middle and high school students in grades 9 through 12 who love real stories about standing up for what's right.