Bridge to terabithia has been challenged by numerous school boards in the u. Connecticut residents seek to ban two newbery medal. Like many of the best books, bridge to terabithia is one of the most frequently challenged books according to the american library association, ranking no. It focuses on the sweet friendship of a tween boy and girl who share. Challenged books are only vulnerable to outright banning if they are forgotten by those who love them. Thirteen reasons why written by jay asher originally published in 2007, this new york times bestseller has resurfaced as a controversial book after netflix aired a tv series by the same name. When i saw the bridge to terabithia on lists of banned books, i figured i had to read it. According to the hartford courant, the residents petition urged the school board to eliminate the study of materials containing information about witchcraft, magic, evil spells, or related. Bridge to terabithia ranks number eight on the american library associations list of most commonly challenged books for the decade of. Bridge to terabithia has been banned for several reasons, one of the most popular is. Katherine paterson s bridge to terabithia is a 1977 childrens literature classic about two fifthgraders, jess aarons and leslie burke, who create an imaginary kingdom named terabithia in the woods where they rule as king and queen and where the only limit is their imaginations.
Bridge to terabithia was also named an ala notable childrens book and has become a touchstone of childrens literature. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson the banned. Why was the book bridge to terabithia banned from schools. For more information about banned books week, please visit. Patersons novel for young people was challenged in 1986 as. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson the banned book. I first read bridge to terabithia sometime in middle school. This book has been banned in several states, based on two. Bridge to terabithia lives on, so try not to cry but.
Parents need to know that bridge to terabithia, by katherine paterson, won the 1978 newbery medal. It ranks number 8 on the american library association list of most commonly challenged books in the united states for 1990 1999. Bridge to terabithia has the dubious distinction of being one of the most frequently banned andor challenged books in the united states, supposedly because of its references to. I heard about this on laurens blog called northern plunder. Have you ever read a book that you did not agree with. Top 10 most challenged books lists advocacy, legislation. Bridge to terabithia is a famous book in the childrens literature that was published in 1977. Bridge to terabithia, katherine paterson bridge to terabithia is a work of childrens literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations.
Wolf baldassarro social change 16 katherine patersons bridge to terabithia is a 1977 childrens. The story is heart felt, where young minds create magic. Its a great story for people who enjoy twisted books. This newbery medalwinning novel by bestselling author. Bridge to terabithia is a work of childrens literature about two lonely children who create a magical forest kingdom in their imaginations. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson, signed abebooks.
Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson and donna diamond. Thirteen reasons why written by jay asher originally published in 2007, this new york times bestseller. The author herself explains, initially, it was challenged because it deals with a boy who lives in rural virginia, and he uses the word lord a lot, and its not in prayer. Bridge to terabithia has the dubious distinction of being one of the most frequently banned andor challenged books in the united states, supposedly because of its references to witchcraft and. As soon as i read the book blurb i had to go ahead and get a copy. Banned books week 20 is being celebrated from sept. List of most commonly challenged books in the united. Bridge to terabithia is a middle grade classic american book. I truly love bridge to terabithia, to me it is a classic. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson banned library. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson a young boy makes a new friend and is drawn deeper into an evil world of satanism and the occult, learning sometimes sacrifices must be made.
Did you ever wish that other people would not read the book. Banned 1986 nebraska challenged in lincoln schools as 6th grade recommended reading because of inclusion of profanity, including the phrases. Frequent attempts to censor the childrens novel have. Of the 416 books challenged or banned in 2017, the top 10 most challenged books are. It was written by katherine paterson and was published in 1977 by thomas crowell. This touching and beautifully written, newbery medal winning novel has challenged for several reasons including. Bridge to terabithia is a really beautiful book that captures the joy and the pain of. One of the most frequently challenged books is bridge to terabithia by. The book is a winner of the american library associations newbery medal which is awarded annually to a distinguished childrens book. Bridge to terabithia is a work of childrens literature about two lonely children who create a. Today we feature 1986 challenges to bridge to terabithia, by katherine paterson.
Bridge to terabithia is often listed on the list of challenged books maintained by the american library association. Associations list of most commonly challenged books for the decade of. Bridge to terabithia by katherine paterson, first edition. Bridge to terabithia is a splendid choice of a book. This book has been banned in several states, based on two issues. As i was saying, bridge to terabithia is a great book, btw i dont see why they. Katherine paterson first language was chinese dreamed of becoming a missionary in china spent years teaching in richmond, virginia bridge to terabithia. See more ideas about katherine paterson, bridge to terabithia and childrens books. Newbery award winning, bridge to terabithia, is a book that i most definitely love. Though bridge to terabithia has been banned many times in the past it is ninth on the american library associations list of 100 books most commonly banned from schools between the. The following books may seem harmless to most readers, but they all made it onto banned books lists at one time or another.
Included is each book s rank in the alas lists of top 100 challenged books by decade if applicable. Today i discuss one of the words that a parent objected to and offer some. Reasons behind why the book is banned bridge to terabithia. The story is about friendship, love, some spirituality, along with the hardship of. At one time or another, all the books on this list have been challenged by individuals or groups seeking to have them removed from libraries or classrooms, according to the american library. Harper collins published this novel in 1977 and it.