Most Challenged Books
Eight of the 10 most challenged books last year were based on L.G.B.T.Q. subjects or narratives, the American Library Association said in its annual ranking of books that were banned or protested in schools and public libraries.One of them parodied Marlon Bundo, Vice President Mike Pence’s rabbit. Another told a story about a marriage between…
Library Books
New York Public Library books have been circulating among New York City homes for 125 years. These are the 10 most checked-out books in its history. Have you read any of them?What do you think are the most checked-out books from your school or local library? What do you think makes them so popular?How often…
Do You See Yourself in the Books You Read?
Find all our Student Opinion questions here. When you read books that are assigned to you in school, do you feel a connection with the characters in the stories? What about the books you choose to read on your own? Do characters in books often look like you or have similar life experiences?In “I Was…
Globe and Books
What do you think this image is saying? Can you relate to it personally in any way? What is your opinion of its message? Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn about the inspiration behind this illustration. Find many more ways to use our Picture Prompt feature in this lesson…
