suzannedix's review against another edition
5.0
What an awesome book about speaking up for yourself, becoming an activist and stopping the spate of book bans throughout the country. Such a timely, powerful and enjoyable book! Can't wait to book talk this on!
Grades 5 and up.
Grades 5 and up.
sara_c_reads's review
4.0
banned books?!
This was an age-appropriate book geared towards school aged kids which talks about banning books. It was really good! The main character’s personal growth throughout the book was meaningful and relatable (even for this almost 40-yr old reader). The books used are ones which have banned at some point in the last 30 years.
People need to have the conversation as to WHY banning a book seems to be the right thing to do and the impact it’ll have on generations of readers to come. Age-appropriateness is a valid point but also trusting in the wisdom of parents who are raising their kids.
Librarians typically have highly educated people who love books and can appropriately recommend books for adults, kids, whole families to enjoy. Reading opens doors, puts word to emotions being felt, educates, entertains and facilitates conversations even if you have a different point of view/perspective.
This was an age-appropriate book geared towards school aged kids which talks about banning books. It was really good! The main character’s personal growth throughout the book was meaningful and relatable (even for this almost 40-yr old reader). The books used are ones which have banned at some point in the last 30 years.
People need to have the conversation as to WHY banning a book seems to be the right thing to do and the impact it’ll have on generations of readers to come. Age-appropriateness is a valid point but also trusting in the wisdom of parents who are raising their kids.
Librarians typically have highly educated people who love books and can appropriately recommend books for adults, kids, whole families to enjoy. Reading opens doors, puts word to emotions being felt, educates, entertains and facilitates conversations even if you have a different point of view/perspective.
librariann's review against another edition
4.0
An awesome book for budding librarians, and an approachable way to teach about censorship and why it is a SLIPPERY SLOPE.
lyraofstellaryus's review
4.0
In questo libro sono raccolti molti temi davvero interessanti e curiosi. Mi è piaciuto molto il tema del "divieto", inteso come non permettere di leggere a qualcuno qualcosa. La cosa ci ha fatto riflettere, nel Gruppo di Lettura in cui abbiamo condiviso le impressioni, sulla censura in generale. Chi decide cosa è legittimo bandire e cosa no? Nel senso, se un romanzo ha un personaggio razzista va bandito oppure no? Se ognuno deve avere il diritto di leggere e tutti devono avere il diritto di parola forse va letto lo stesso. L'altro tema grande è quello delle cose "adatte" ai bambini. Libri che parlano di morte, campi di sterminio, guerra, violenza sono adatti ai bambini? Li turbano o li fanno crescere? E chi ha il diritto di dire a qualcuno cosa leggere e cosa no? Questi temi mi hanno veramente colpita.
Alcune altre parti della storia mi hanno lasciata più perplessa, per esempio il fatto che la protagonista riesce a tirare fuori la sua voce, lei che è brava e buona e giudiziosa e silenziosa e le prende un po' tutte sulle spalle... a un certo punto bom, basta, dice che è stufa e tutta la famiglia cambia atteggiamento. Non so, mi è sembrato un po' semplicistico e sicuramente poco reale. Si rischia di passare il messaggio che "se dici che stai male immediatamente la tua famiglia capisce" e non è sempre vero, purtroppo. L'ho trovato comunque un libro carino da leggere magari in una classe o con un gruppo di ragazzi per avere spunti di confronto e crescita!
Alcune altre parti della storia mi hanno lasciata più perplessa, per esempio il fatto che la protagonista riesce a tirare fuori la sua voce, lei che è brava e buona e giudiziosa e silenziosa e le prende un po' tutte sulle spalle... a un certo punto bom, basta, dice che è stufa e tutta la famiglia cambia atteggiamento. Non so, mi è sembrato un po' semplicistico e sicuramente poco reale. Si rischia di passare il messaggio che "se dici che stai male immediatamente la tua famiglia capisce" e non è sempre vero, purtroppo. L'ho trovato comunque un libro carino da leggere magari in una classe o con un gruppo di ragazzi per avere spunti di confronto e crescita!
onbus_intrain's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
noraqg's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book for middle grade readers. This book explores a more modern approach to the banning of books, and the effects it has on the children. Children, who may protest.
madelinefmcguire's review
5.0
When Amy Anne's favorite book gets banned from her school library she starts to think about all the other books on the list, and why they're getting banned. She figures there must be some pretty good stuff in them if someone wants to get rid of them, and she figures that others must want to read them if they're being banned. Thus starts of the banned book locker, with the help of her friends Amy Anne starts a banned book library out of her locker. She just hopes she doesn't get caught.
This book was perfect, Amy Anne's feelings of being ignored at home and the expectations for her to be the older one were so well written they hurt my heart. I loved Amy Anne becoming a little librarian and wanting to help those around her with her books. Such a perfect book.
This book was perfect, Amy Anne's feelings of being ignored at home and the expectations for her to be the older one were so well written they hurt my heart. I loved Amy Anne becoming a little librarian and wanting to help those around her with her books. Such a perfect book.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
When books get banned, fourth graders fight back!
A great look at fighting for what you believe in, but asking and answering tough questions when the subject asks of it.
A great look at fighting for what you believe in, but asking and answering tough questions when the subject asks of it.
srbibliotecario's review against another edition
5.0
If all it took to make more kids read From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler was to "ban" it, I'd do it in a heartbeat ;). I love that book so much, and I can hardly force kids to check it out!
I get why Refugee was Gratz's more discussed book this year, but this ode to the power of a good book and the importance of intellectual freedom was certainly a more enjoyable read to me. Find this! Read it! If you can't find it at school, I've got a copy hidden in my locker :D.
I get why Refugee was Gratz's more discussed book this year, but this ode to the power of a good book and the importance of intellectual freedom was certainly a more enjoyable read to me. Find this! Read it! If you can't find it at school, I've got a copy hidden in my locker :D.
alissabar's review against another edition
4.0
A book about a girl who opens a library in her locker for all the books that are being banned from her school library? Of course I'm going to read it! This was a great story. I liked how it showed that when you start looking, you can find a reason to ban every book out there. I also liked how it emphasized that parents should be the ones to help their children find books that are appropriate for them. Fun humor and a great learning and growing experience for the main character, Amy Anne.
2018 Popsugar Reading Challenge: #39 A book that involves a bookstore or library
2018 Popsugar Reading Challenge: #39 A book that involves a bookstore or library