Banned Picture Books

“Banning books is just another form of bullying. It's all about fear and an assumption of power. The key is to address the fear and deny the power.” 
― James Howe

Did you know that one of the most frequently challenged books of the last decade, according to the ALA, is in fact a picture book?

Despite the fact that it is based on a true story of two male penguins raising a baby penguin at the Central Park Zoo, And Tango Makes Three is often challenged due to its "mature themes", "unnatural depictions of nature" and "unsuitability for children".

A few others that have been frequently challenged or banned include....

Any surprises on this list? Are you surprised (as I was, when I first became involved with Banned Books Week) that people can be so vehemently against a picture book that they devote a significant amount of time and energy into attempting to ban it?