Ban This Book: A Novel

Ban This Book: A Novel

<p><b><i>You’re Never Too Young to Fight Censorship!</i></b></p><p>In <i>Ban This Book </i>by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back when <i>From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler </i>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. </p><p><i>Ban This Book</i> 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! </p><p>“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 <i>The Underneath</i></p><p>“<i>Ban This Book</i> 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</p><p>“Quick paced and with clear, easy-to-read prose, this is a book poised for wide readership and classroom use.”―<i>Booklist</i> </p><p>"A stout defense of the right to read." ―<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p>“Gratz delivers a book lover’s book that speaks volumes about kids’ power to effect change at a grassroots level." <i>―Publishers Weekly</i></p>