American Quote by Andrew Shaffer
“In 2009, the American Library Association recorded 460 challenges reported to the Office of Intellectual Freedom.”
About This Quote
Source Report: American Library Association, 2009
The ALA documented 460 attempts to censor books, highlighting ongoing challenges to intellectual freedom.
In simple terms: Books faced many challenges in 2009.
Key Takeaway
Defend the right to read.
Themes
censorship
freedom of expression
library
public policy
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
informative
When to use this quote
- school libraries
- public debates
- policy meetings
Key Concepts
intellectual freedom
book banning
rights advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do challenges persist?
- How can communities support open access?
A Different Perspective
Data may not reflect all unreported cases.
