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Potter series tops list of most challenged books 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 at 2:08 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: ALA via Yahoo! News
As we enter into the 25th anniversary of Banned Books Week (September 23-30), the American Library Association (ALA) has published a list of the most challenged
books in the last five years and the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is at the number one spot.
Rounding out the top 10 banned books:
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Squib
Points: 161
Boxee says:
WOW!! Thats really awesome!!!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 7:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 922
Lilium says:
the American Library Association (ALA) has published a list of the most challengedopens in new window books in the last five years and the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling is at the number one spot. The most challenged series ever... yeah I can see that! But people ban books? if they don't like it don't read it! I can't see their problem, God! What's wrong with Harry Potter? because of the magic? how stupid..... a successful book is one that can make people talk about for a loooong time... yeah Harry Potter is No.1 !!!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 8:04 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2951
Alchemical Auror says:
The books have been embraced and loved worldwide, and therefore the ill educated extremists feel they should challenge it.
SO sad...
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 9:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1785
sis <3 says:
Why do they ban Harry Potter!?
It's like banning people from reading! Hello We do not live in some old dictator state! We have the rights to read whatever we want!
-Christina
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 9:05 AM EST
Student
Points: 211
Maggie_ says:
Number one? Why? =S Well, i just don't care, de Harry Potter books are the best ever! And we all love them!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 9:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
Hey the cant bann Harry potter.Common acting so insane.
But it is one of the best of the best books in the world and in the world historey i believe.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 10:13 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 412
Ben_benny says:
Ofcourse Harry Potter is number 1,and it will on the top of the others for ages and ages!!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 10:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
You know, it's amazing how many of those books I've actually read...as school assignments. Wow. I guess my teachers just like assigning controversial books...
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
I absolutely hate it when people challenge books. If you don't like what the book is about, then don't read it!!! The people who enjoy these books realize that they are for entertainment and fictional. Some people really need to get a life.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 10:52 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 4725
Weesa says:
While I didn't realize there was a whole week dedicated to banned books it's no surprise that Harry Potter is no. 1 there are so many people who just don't understand how good it is.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 11:12 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4084
ILoveHP! says:
Of course - that is to be expected! Go Harry Potter! Go J.K.R.!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 11:20 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Fantastic. Quite obvious really.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 580
*SlytherinEmpress* says:
come on, when has Harry Potter ever been liked by everyone. When has any book ever been liked by everyone?
Come on Darwin's book on Evolution had raised some eyebrows back then and still does today.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
Ron&Hermione-forever says:
I hate these people in the ALA. They are crazy, and they all should read the books before they come to a conclusion on them. AH!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 11:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2480
Jbird says:
Wow I can't believe people oppose it that much. I shocked to see of mice and men on there. I Read that and watched the movie in school-that's amazing.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 12:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3047
Anastasia Popovick says:
Banned books!!! BAH!!! (shakes head head in disgust) (sighs and thinks) Well, we all have to have our something to complain about, don't we?
At least HP in number one!!! The controversy gives HP plenty of press time too. Good advertising. Besides what's the first thing I kid wants when you tell them they can't have it? Reverse psychology...sneaky. Kids love to rebel and seek out what they are not supposed to have. Makes me snicker as I'm shaking my head.
One last thought, if we ban everything people don't like or believe is appropriate. What is left for parents to do as parents? Shouldn't they be parenting their own children? Why should our government(s) have to do everything for us? I feel thet government in the US already tells us how to take care of ourselves way too much! I'm a big girl and I'm teaching my children to take care of themselves.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 12:32 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14827
Patronus_Potter says:
Hmm that's interesting. Makes sense, there is a disturbingly large number of people who think that the HP Books are evil and promote devil worship...
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 1:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 975
Dementor Exterminator says:
I never knew there was a banned book week thing. I can understand why HP came top on the list though. I've heard loads of things about how it's meant to be all evil and against Christianity and stuff. And were'nt alot of people burning them in protest in America at one point?
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
oh how cool! Number one again! Jo must be so proud! I know i would be!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 679
Hogwarts-Phoenix says:
Can't believe that people would try and ban it anyway.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 3:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
Cool! Congratulations. But it's not that surprising. Harry Potter is the best!
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 4:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1278
MollyMomma says:
I wonder who comes up with these titles for this list? How about The Giver? That's an award winner, and I found that disturbing. Or "Where The Heart is," the book, the jail part with the boyfriend. I found those problematic, still I wouldn't ban them for everybody. And I read "Forever" by Judy Blume in sixth grade, and that is NOT 12 year old material, I'll tell you.
Instead of banning books, something as innocuous as Harry Potter particularly, we need parental involvement with their OWN child, not everybody else's. Let each parent decide what is age appropriate for their own children. I don't need my neighbor telling me what my children can and can't read.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 6:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 204
S McGonagall says:
People are acually trying to ban Harry Potter.....Who would want to ban it...But i suppose winning any award is a good thing....
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 6:28 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
Very interesting list. I wonder who exaticaly decides to challenge these books.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 7:24 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2871
Katie Bloom says:
think captain underpants is "questionable" because it's directed toward yound children but it's about underwear and other things that are taboo for five year olds.
I don't think people should be opposed to books in the first place. they're just books, don't read it if you don't want to. Plus a lot of these books were banned from schools/ being taught in schools. By reading these books, students will actually expand their knowledge.
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 8:52 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19431
Smileyradcliffe says:
Bann them all they want to, kids will still want to read them...
:)
smiles
it's just how things work
Posted Sep 26, 2006 at 10:42 PM EST
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