Research Guides: ENGL 2342 SO: Censorship Paper

Books Challenged & Banned in 2008-2009

Books Challenged & Banned in 2015-16
See this article by Robert P. Doyle for a brief description of each book listed to the left as well as when, where, and why they were challenged.

Intercampus Loan

Intercampus Loan: As a TCC student, you can request books from another campus library be sent to your home campus library for you to check-out. Make your request for an inter-campus loan at the circulation desk of your home campus library; there is a brief form to fill out.

Non-TCC Libraries

Non-TCC Institutions: Sign up for a TexShare card at the Circulation Desk to borrow books from other libraries.

For borrowing at participating libraries.
Lending library sets borrowing privileges and is not transferable.
For currently enrolled TCC students of good standing.
Valid for the current semester only and must be renewed each semester.
Must also have a picture ID with you.
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Previously Banned Books

This is the list of previously banned books provided by your instructor, most are available at the Tarrant County College Libraries.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian by Alexie, Sherman, 1966-
Call Number: PZ7.A382 Ab 2007
ISBN: 0316013684
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northwest Campus
2 South Campus
2 Trinity River Campus
Bless Me, Ultima by Anaya, Rudolfo A.
Call Number: PS3551.N27 B58 1994b
ISBN: 0446600253
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northeast Campus
1 Southeast Campus
1 South Campus
1 Trinity River Campus
1 E-book available through the link above.
Go Ask Alice by Anonymous
Call Number: PZ7 .G534 1998b
ISBN: 0689817851
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northeast Campus
1 Northwest Campus
1 South Campus
The Fighting Ground by Avi
Call Number: PZ7.A953 Fi 1984b
ISBN: 0397320744
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 South Campus
The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the dark prophecy by Barron, T. A., Easton, Richard, 1933-
Call Number: Fiction Barron
ISBN: 0399237631
Multiple copies of this book are owned by the Fort Worth Public Library and surrounding area public libraries. Please see your local public library to locate a copy.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Chbosky, Stephen.
Call Number: PS3553.H3469 P47 1999
ISBN: 0671027344
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 South Campus
1 Trinity River Campus
The Supernaturalist by Colfer, Eoin
Call Number: Fiction Colfer
ISBN: 0786851481
Multiple copies of this book are available at the branches of the Fort Worth Public Library and surrounding area public libraries. Please see your local public library to locate a copy.
My Brother Sam is Dead by Collier, James Lincoln, 1928-
Call Number: PZ7.C678 My 1985b
ISBN: 0027229807
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northwest Campus
1 South Campus
1 Trinity River Campus
Night Talk: A Novel by Cox, Elizabeth.
ISBN: 0312195168
This book is not available from the TCC Libraries or the Fort Worth Public Library. It may be available at other local public or university libraries. New and used copies are available on sale at http://www. amazon.com.
Chinese Handcuffs by Crutcher, Chris
Call Number: YA CRU
ISBN: 0688083455
Multiple copies of this book are owned by the Fort Worth Public Library and surriounding area public libraries. Please see your local public library to locate a copy.
Grendel by Gardner, John, 1933-1982.
Call Number: PS3557.A712 G7 1989b
ISBN: 0679723110
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
2 Northeast Campus
1 Northwest Campus
1 South Campus
1 Southeast Campus
Looking for Alaska : a Novel by Green, John, 1977-
Call Number: PZ7.G8233 Lo 2005
ISBN: 0525475060
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northwest Campus
1 South Campus
The Starplace by Grove, Vicki
ISBN: 0399232079
This book is available locally at the Benbrook Public Library and the Haltom City Public Library. You can request an Inter-Library Loan (ILL) through your local public library.
Geography Club by Hartinger, Brent
ISBN: 0060012218
This book is available at most branches of the Fort Worth Public Library, it is housed in the Teen Fiction section which is organized by Author's last name.
The Kite Runner by Hosseini, Khaled.
Call Number: PS3608.O832 K58 2003
ISBN: 1573222453
Copies of this book are available at all TCC campus libraries.
Brave New World by Huxley, Aldous, 1894-1963.
Call Number: PR6015.U9 B65 2006
ISBN: 0060850523
Copies of this book are available at all TCC campus libraries.
Me, Penelope by Jahn-Clough, Lisa
ISBN: 0618773665
This book is available locally from the Watauga Public Library. You can request an Inter-Library Loan (ILL) through your local public library.
Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West: a Novel by Maguire, Gregory
Call Number: PS3563.A3535 W5 2004
ISBN: 0060745908
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northwest Campus
1 South Campus
1 Southeast Campus
1 Trinity River Campus
In Country : a Novel by Mason, Bobbie Ann
Call Number: Call Number:PS3563.A7877 I5 2005
ISBN: 0060835176
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northeast Campus
2 Trinity River Campus
The Bluest Eye by Morrison, Toni
Call Number: PS3563.O8749 B5 2000
ISBN: 0375411550
This book is available at all TCC campus libraries. The South Campus library owns three copies.
Fallen Angels by Myers, Walter Dean, 1937-
Call Number: PZ7.M992 Fal 1988
ISBN: 0590409425
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northwest Campus
1 Trinity River Campus
Hoops by Myers, Walter Dean, 1937-
Call Number: PZ7.M992 Ho 1983
ISBN: 0440938848
This book is available from the South Campus Library.
ttfn by Myracle, Lauren
ISBN: 0810959712
This book is available locally at multiple branches of the Fort Worth Public Library.
ttyl by Myracle, Lauren, 1969-
Call Number: PZ7.M9955 Tt 2004
ISBN: 0810948214
This book is available from the Trinity River Campus Library.
Alice on Her Way by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
ISBN: 0689870906
This book is available locally at most branches of the Fort Worth Public Library.
Whispers from the Dead by Nixon, Joan Lowery
ISBN: 0440208092
This book is available locally from most branches of the Fort Worth Public Library.
Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging : Confessions of Georgia Nicolson by Rennison, Louise.
ISBN: 0060288140
This book is available locally at many branches of the Fort Worth Public Library.
The Catcher in the Rye by Salinger, J. D. (Jerome David), 1919-2010.
Call Number: Call Number:PS3537.A426 C3 1991b
ISBN: 0316769487
Multiple copies of this book are available at all TCC campus libraries.
Prep : a Novel by Sittenfeld, Curtis.
Call Number: PS3619.I94 P74 2005
ISBN: 1400062314
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 Northwest Campus
1 South Campus
The Amulet of Samarkand by Stroud, Jonathan.
ISBN: 0786852550
Multiple copies of this book are available at most Fort Worth Public Library branches.
The Land by Taylor, Mildred D.
Call Number: PZ7.T21723 Lan 2001
ISBN: 0803719507
Copies available at these TCC campus libraries:
1 South Campus
1 Trinity River Campus
The Color Purple by Walker, Alice.
Call Number: PS3573.A425 C6 1992
ISBN: 0151191549
Multiple copies of this book are available from the TCC Libraries. Two copies are available at the South Campus Library.