Below are just a few of the children's books that have been challenged in public libraries across the country for a variety of reasons. Freedom to Read Week (February 23 - March 1) encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.
All specific title concerns can be found under Challenges to Publications in Canadian Public Libraries on the Freedom to Read website: freedomtoread.ca/resources.
Concern: Use of the term "nut job".
Book Description: When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities.
Concern: Use of the term "nut job".
Book Description: When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities.
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Concern: Use of the term "nut job".
Book Description: When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities.
Concern: Use of the term "nut job".
Book Description: When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities.
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Concern: Inappropriate and vulgar. Book Description: Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," this book opens u...Show more
Concern: Inappropriate and vulgar. Book Description: Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," this book opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy.
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Concern: Inappropriate and vulgar. Book Description: Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," this book opens u...Show more
Concern: Inappropriate and vulgar. Book Description: Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," this book opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy.
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Concern: Racist drawings and language. Book Description: Babar and Celeste have many adventures as they travel around the world.
Concern: Racist drawings and language. Book Description: Babar and Celeste have many adventures as they travel around the world.
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Concern: Racist drawings and language. Book Description: Babar and Celeste have many adventures as they travel around the world.
Concern: Racist drawings and language. Book Description: Babar and Celeste have many adventures as they travel around the world.
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Concern: Imagery against traditional gender norms. Book Description: After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results.
Concern: Imagery against traditional gender norms. Book Description: After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results.
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Concern: Imagery against traditional gender norms. Book Description: After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results.
Concern: Imagery against traditional gender norms. Book Description: After having fun running around the house naked and wild, young Fred decides to get dressed--in his parents' closet--with surprising results.
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Concern: Inappropriate content. Book Description: Celebrates the human body, naming and exploring parts in a matter-of-fact and joyful way.
Concern: Inappropriate content. Book Description: Celebrates the human body, naming and exploring parts in a matter-of-fact and joyful way.
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Concern: Inappropriate content. Book Description: Celebrates the human body, naming and exploring parts in a matter-of-fact and joyful way.
Concern: Inappropriate content. Book Description: Celebrates the human body, naming and exploring parts in a matter-of-fact and joyful way.
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Concern: LGBTQIA+ content. Book Description: At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
Concern: LGBTQIA+ content. Book Description: At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
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Concern: LGBTQIA+ content. Book Description: At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
Concern: LGBTQIA+ content. Book Description: At New York City's Central Park Zoo, two male penguins fall in love and start a family by taking turns sitting on an abandoned egg until it hatches.
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Concern: LGBTQIA+ character. Book Description: Teaming up with her LeafWing friends in a plot to destroy the genocidal HiveWings, Sundew the dragon uncovers an ancient secret with the power to destroy all of Pantala.
Concern: LGBTQIA+ character. Book Description: Teaming up with her LeafWing friends in a plot to destroy the genocidal HiveWings, Sundew the dragon uncovers an ancient secret with the power to destroy all of Pantala.
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Concern: LGBTQIA+ character. Book Description: Teaming up with her LeafWing friends in a plot to destroy the genocidal HiveWings, Sundew the dragon uncovers an ancient secret with the power to destroy all of Pantala.
Concern: LGBTQIA+ character. Book Description: Teaming up with her LeafWing friends in a plot to destroy the genocidal HiveWings, Sundew the dragon uncovers an ancient secret with the power to destroy all of Pantala.
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Concern: Inappropriate and explicit language and content. Book Description: Trying to make the best of things when their parents move in together, a socia...Show more
Concern: Inappropriate and explicit language and content. Book Description: Trying to make the best of things when their parents move in together, a socially clueless genius and a less-than-bright but popular girl tackle a mean-spirited bully with their combination of hapless nerd power and malaprops.
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Concern: Inappropriate and explicit language and content. Book Description: Trying to make the best of things when their parents move in together, a socia...Show more
Concern: Inappropriate and explicit language and content. Book Description: Trying to make the best of things when their parents move in together, a socially clueless genius and a less-than-bright but popular girl tackle a mean-spirited bully with their combination of hapless nerd power and malaprops.
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Concern: LGBTQIA+ character, conflicting with religious viewpoint.
Book Description: Knowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, ...Show more
Concern: LGBTQIA+ character, conflicting with religious viewpoint.
Book Description: Knowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, George is denied a female role in the class play before teaming up with a friend to reveal her true self.
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Concern: LGBTQIA+ character, conflicting with religious viewpoint.
Book Description: Knowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, ...Show more
Concern: LGBTQIA+ character, conflicting with religious viewpoint.
Book Description: Knowing herself to be a girl despite her outwardly male appearance, George is denied a female role in the class play before teaming up with a friend to reveal her true self.
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Concern: Use of negative language and verbalization of hate and anger. Book Description: When a grumpy stuffed bunny and a happy-go-lucky stick fall out o...Show more
Concern: Use of negative language and verbalization of hate and anger. Book Description: When a grumpy stuffed bunny and a happy-go-lucky stick fall out of their boy's backpack, they embark on an odyssey that takes them all around the world, experiencing one crazy adventure after another.
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Concern: Use of negative language and verbalization of hate and anger. Book Description: When a grumpy stuffed bunny and a happy-go-lucky stick fall out o...Show more
Concern: Use of negative language and verbalization of hate and anger. Book Description: When a grumpy stuffed bunny and a happy-go-lucky stick fall out of their boy's backpack, they embark on an odyssey that takes them all around the world, experiencing one crazy adventure after another.
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