Questions


 * __Below are some general questions relating to censorship and book challenges in the classroom and the library:__**

1. Even after 40 years, **//To Kill a Mockingbird//** is still considered to be controversial in many schools and libraries. Because of this status, does it really need to be taught in today's classroom? Why or why not?

2. Can controversial books be taught in today's classroom?

3. How can teachers and librarians best address book challenges?

4. Who should make the decisions about if a book is considered too controversial or obscene for use with students?

5. What rights do students have in this debate?

6. What steps can a teacher or librarian take to prevent a book challenge?

7. Should a challenged book be removed completely from the classroom or library shelves while the debate over the use or access to it is taking place?

8. What steps can teachers and librarians take to make administrators and school board members aware of the procedures for handling a book challenge?

9. What things should be taken into consideration by teachers and librarians before they select materials for use by students in the classroom or library?

10. What alternatives are available to teachers and librarians who have materials removed from their classrooms or libraries through book challenges?