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Banned Books

Book bans and restrictions are on the rise in classrooms and libraries nationwide. The GCC library guide is designed to promote awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom and the freedom to read.

Checkout Banned Books

In a world where knowledge knows no bounds, we believe in the freedom to read and explore diverse perspectives. Use this list to find banned books at a local library. All the most challenged titles are available at the Read Freely Program from the Los Angeles Public Library.

Books

The Bluest Eye

Third on the 2022 Most Challenged Books.
Number of challenges: 73 
Challenged for: depiction of sexual abuse, EDI content, claimed to be sexually explicit. 
Source: American Library Association, 2023

Glendale Community College Library

We have some titles from the challenged list at our GCC library, checkout these titles.



Glendale Library Arts and Culture

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Los Angeles Public Library 

The Los Angeles Public Library is selecting the most challenged books reported to the American Library Association available to anyone in the United States ages 13 and up through 2023. Read Freely with Los Angeles Public Library: 

Sign-up today! If you live in the City of Los Angeles and need a library card then you can immediately access their collections through an e-card without visiting a Los Angeles Public Library location. Anyone may apply for a full-access library card by visiting one of our library locations with identification and proof of address. Visit the FAQ for more information.

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