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 Controversial, Challenged and Banned Books  Useful information on Intellectual Freedom and controversial materials for teachers at JMHS

=== The purpose of this wiki is to allow JMHS teachers & staff to share practical information on books they feel other teachers should know before they use a title in the classroom. In order to teach effectively and respond to questions, educators need up-to-date, practical information on the controversal issues addressed. ===  __It does not advocate for the removal, banning or censoring of any materials in any format__.

//From this page you can...//
Write a personal review of a book with comments on controversial issues. Comment on what you thought of a book already reviewed. Suggest other books - send a message to the webmaster via the discussion board Follow the links to more information on Intellectual Freedom. Follow the links to more information on a specific title or its author.

Want to contribute? Here’s how!

 * 1) Join Wikispaces.com
 * 2) Enter "PVMS controversial-books" in the search box on the homepage
 * 3) Apply to join JMHS controversial-books on the homepage.
 * 4) If using a non-identifying email address, please put your name in the message or comments section. Your identity will remain anonymous but the site manager will be able to approve your request to join.
 * 5) Wait for a response from the JMHS controversial-books organizer accepting your request to join.
 * 6) After approval, sign on to wikispaces.com and click on "JMHS controversial-books" in MySpaces.

1. Click on it and add your comments.
 * If the book you read is listed in the column on the left,**

1. Click on "New Page" 2. Type the complete title in the white box (example: The Good Dog by Avi) 3. Write your review, comments, questions or concerns. What did you like about it? What didn’t you like? What cautions would you like to share with other staff members?
 * If you want to add a book review for a new book,**

**The opinions expressed here are those of the members and do not reflect school, library or district policy.**  For more information on these and other titles or authors, check the following websites. ===[|American Library Association] [|ALA Banned Books Week] [|Banned Books.com]===