Top Ten Challenged Books

The book And Tango Makes Three is back in the number one spot of the America Library Association’s Top Ten of the Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2010.  In 2009, the book was listed in the number two spot after being number one the previous five years.  The reasons for challenging the book have been due to religious viewpoints and homosexuality.  Even though I have not personally read this particular book; I can understand why many parents would not think it would be suitable for their young children.  I was glad to see that Catcher in the Rye was taken off the list for 2010.  Some people have objected to the moral issues raised in the book and the context in which they are presented.  However, I believe it is a very good novel to help teens cope with feelings of angst.  These types of books may help teens identify and better deal with similar situations they may be experiencing in their own lives.  I was surprised to see Twilight listed as number ten on the list.  I have never experienced any complaints from parents about that series.