The reasons range from “offensive language” to “racism,” according to the American Library Association.
In other words, these are the books that receive the most complaints at libraries and schools-the books people want to ban. A series of her young-adult novels has topped this year’s annual list of “ Most Challenged Books,” released by the American Library Association. "TTYL" can also be found in both branches of the Norwalk Public Library, as well as the libraries at Nathan Hale Middle School, and Brien McMahon and Norwalk High schools.Lauren Myracle, a New York Times bestselling author, knows how to make parents mad. "It brought us to realize that we need to do some work in the area of making sure parents understand our library collection," she said, adding that she encouraged all middle schools in the district address such a need. The lengthy review process also got the committee thinking, she said. Sumpter said the overwhelming literary support for "TTYL" played a large role in the committee's decision to keep the book at Ponus Ridge. While "TTYL" has drawn criticism, it has also been the subject of positive review from reputable critics, such as the School Library Journal and Publisher's Weekly, who have praised the book for its creative approach to addressing the tough issues facing teens. The novel made the American Library Association's Top 10 List of Frequently Challenged Books in 2007 and again in 2008. It first gained attention in 2004 as the first book written entirely in the format of instant messaging - the title itself is a shorthand reference for "talk to you later." "TTYL" is about three teenage girls and the problems they face as high school sophomores. "We felt the book adequately represented the challenges facing adolescents and the consequences of those actions." "The decision was based on several factors, most importantly is the belief that a library should provide books that meet a wide-range of ages and interests," said Sumpter. The five-member administrative committee voted unanimously in favor of keeping the book in the library, where students will continue to have restriction-free access to it, said Ponus Ridge Principal Linda Sumpter. School administrators decided this month that a controversial novel for young adults would keep its place in the Ponus Ridge Middle School library.Īuthor Lauren Myracle's 2004 novel - "TTYL" - drew concern from Norwalk parent Matthew Surapine, who filed a written motion last December challenging the book to a board review.
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