>In recent months, there has been an increase in efforts made to ban or restrict certain books from American schools. Parents, concerned citizens, and political groups have challenged books whose content they see as inappropriate for young readers. On the other side of the issue are those who believe students should read books that reflect the complex realities of our world, even if some might find it difficult or uncomfortable to think about the controversial topics these texts explore. Consider the information and opinions in the links below and come to your own conclusion. Do banned and challenged books belong in school libraries and classrooms?