Students examine propaganda and media bias, research a variety of banned and challenged books, choose a side of the censorship issue, and support their position through an advertising campaign.

In honor of Banned Books Week, tune in to hear about some of the most frequently challenged books for teens in 2009, along with YA authors' perspectives on the experience of being censored.

Students brainstorm reasons why certain books might have been banned and discuss common reasons why books are challenged.

Students examine books, selected from the American Library Association Challenged/Banned Books list, and write persuasive pieces expressing their views about what should be done with the books at their school.