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The writing is clear and straightforward, and although the author clearly dislikes censorship, he is not didactic and does explain why some people want to censor materials. . . . This volume offers a unique perspective by summarizing censorship issues topically and providing deeper coverage of significant banned titles. - Booklist The general introduction provides an overview of censorship from a broad, historical point of view including the role of the government, publishers, and the effects on literature for children and young adults. . . .Each entry includes a brief description of the book followed by examples of censorship attempts and the reasons behind the challenges. The descriptions are interesting and well written. . . . There is an alphabetical list of titles and authors and a list by subject. There is an extensive bibliography and a well-developed index. - ARBAonline Readers gain a fuller understanding of the historical context and trends in societal views of what has been deemed both proper and unfit for public consumption. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. All levels of students through professionals/practitioners; general readers. - Choice A useful professional resource, particularly for novice librarians and those unfamiliar with censorship issues. - School Library Journal Silenced in the Library would certainly be an asset in planning informed and engaging programming related to censorship and intellectual freedom for any literacy and library advocate. - Libraries: Culture, History & Society

Readers gain a fuller understanding of the historical context and trends in societal views of what has been deemed both proper and unfit for public consumption. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. All levels of students through professionals/practitioners; general readers. - Choice The general introduction provides an overview of censorship from a broad, historical point of view including the role of the government, publishers, and the effects on literature for children and young adults. . . .Each entry includes a brief description of the book followed by examples of censorship attempts and the reasons behind the challenges. The descriptions are interesting and well written. . . . There is an alphabetical list of titles and authors and a list by subject. There is an extensive bibliography and a well-developed index. - ARBAonline The writing is clear and straightforward, and although the author clearly dislikes censorship, he is not didactic and does explain why some people want to censor materials. . . . This volume offers a unique perspective by summarizing censorship issues topically and providing deeper coverage of significant banned titles. - Booklist

The writing is clear and straightforward, and although the author clearly dislikes censorship, he is not didactic and does explain why some people want to censor materials. . . . This volume offers a unique perspective by summarizing censorship issues topically and providing deeper coverage of significant banned titles. - Booklist

The general introduction provides an overview of censorship from a broad, historical point of view including the role of the government, publishers, and the effects on literature for children and young adults. . . .Each entry includes a brief description of the book followed by examples of censorship attempts and the reasons behind the challenges. The descriptions are interesting and well written. . . . There is an alphabetical list of titles and authors and a list by subject. There is an extensive bibliography and a well-developed index. - ARBAonline The writing is clear and straightforward, and although the author clearly dislikes censorship, he is not didactic and does explain why some people want to censor materials. . . . This volume offers a unique perspective by summarizing censorship issues topically and providing deeper coverage of significant banned titles. - Booklist

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Zeke Jarvis is an associate professor of English at Eureka College in Eureka, IL, USA.

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