Materials Challenged in Oregon 1979

Materials Challenged in Oregon 1979 - July 2015 Based on published reports from the American Library Association, the Oregon Intellectual Freedom Clearinghouse (OIFC) and other news sources L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

This rap album was the first music work to be prosecuted under obscenity law. The Broward County (Florida) District Court decision was As Nasty as They overturned & the album was Wanna Be, Luke Challenged at the Multnomah ruled not to be obscene in 1992 Skywalker County Library in 1995. Reason: by the 11th Circuit Court of 2 Live Crew Records(recording) obscene and vulgar lyrics Retained. Appeals. A

Challenged in 2011 in a public library by an individual. Reason: Secrets of Boys, The promotes sexual activity, smoking, and all other titles by drinking, taking drugs & other this author; Harper high risk behavior for teens. Hailey Abbott writes romance Abbott, Hailey Collins Requested removal; retained. novels for teenagers. YA

Parents challenged the use of this program in a 12th grade class in Growing Up in the Age Redmond 1994. Reason: does not A news program on AIDS and ABC News of AIDS emphasize abstinence AIDS education A

In this graphic novel, the Lone Wolves are Space Marines from the Space Wolf chapter. No one knows where they Challenged at the Multnomah come from or where they go, County Library in 2005. Reason: but when the soldiers of the concern that the content would Slovak Regiment of the Lone Wolves, Games contribute to hate, bad feelings and Imperial Guard need them Abnett, Dan Workshop. callous behavior. Retained. most, they appear. A

Frame dealing with physician assisted aid in dying was removed from the display at the Woodburn Public Library in 1996 by an individual. Reason: inconsistency since frame dealt with case in the courts; all others were decided; one-sided propaganda. Frame Faces of Liberty (photo returned & display continued as ACLU of Oregon display) scheduled

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When Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, and other Bay Area misfits first started producing "underground" comics in the '60s, they were considered to be highly innovative in their use of frank sexual themes. However, some 10 to 15 years before they commenced their Tijuana Bibles: Art explicit, often offensive and Wit in America's Challenged at the Multnomah cartoons, another genre of Forbidden Funnies, County Library in 1999. Reason: pornographic graphics was 1930s-1950s, Simon & sexually graphic, violent, and dying out, the so-called Adelman, Bob Schuster. racist content of book. Retained. "Tijuana Bibles." A

A little girl fancies herself a witch. Facing a dreaded visit Challenged at the Malheur County with Aunt Ruby, she concocts Library in 1990. Reasons: witch first a brew to change the theme; undermines parental weather, then a potion to authority; dangerous potions are change Aunt Ruby. When I Know I'm a Witch, given to someone in the book. neither works, some creative Adler, David Henry Holt. Retained. problem solving is in order. E

. A sequel to We Walk Alone. Challenged in a public library in Aldrich, a pseudonym for the We, Too, Must Love, 2008. Reasons: nudity. Request to prolific author Marijane Feminist Press at the change the cover to conceal the Meaker, expands on her City University of New partial nudity. Retained with no journalistic portraits of lesbian Aldrich, Ann York change. subcultures in and around York A

When the New Baby Challenged at the Multnomah Oliver is going to be a big Comes, I'm Moving County Library in 1993. Reason: brother and doesn't like the Out, Charlesbridge child voiced disrespect for mother. idea one bit. For baby through Alexander, Martha Publishing. Retained. preschool. E

Challenged at Crook County High School in Prineville in December The story of a boy growing up 2008. Reason: offensive language on the Spokane Indian & discussion of masturbation. Reservation who decides to Absolutely True Diary Removed from the 9th grade attend an all-white school. of a Part‑Time Indian, English Classes but returned to the National Book Award winner Alexie, Sherman The. Thorndike. library and NY Times Best Seller. YA

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Use of this book in Sweet Home 8th grade language arts classes was challenged by 2 parents of students in the class and 3 other people in 2014. Reason: book isn’t appropriate for class because of its use of words not allowed by the student code of conduct and its discussion of sexual matters. It was The story of a boy growing up retained for 8th graders. The on the Spokane Indian school board voted to keep the Reservation who decides to Absolutely True Diary book as long as parents are attend an all-white school. of a Part‑Time Indian, informed of a specific alternative National Book Award winner Alexie, Sherman The. Thorndike. lesson in a timely fashion. and NY Times Best Seller. YA

Originally published as a 12 part serial "The Student and Schoolmate" and later as a novel of the adventures of Dick Challenged in a public library in Hunter, a ragged bootblack 2013. Reason: Challenged not who makes the decision to about the content, but concern "grow up 'spectable', and how about children accessing a book he achieves this with help of Ragged Dick OR, written by a known pedophile. friends, honesty, hard work and Street Life in New York Book was located in adult faction study. Alger, Horatio, Jr. with Boot Blacks and retained in that area. J

Challenged at the South Prairie Trevor Hog believes a séance Elementary School in Tillamook in will be the perfect cure for his Bumps in the Night, 1989. Reason: a medium and friend Dudley Stork's haunted Allard, Harry Bantam. séances in the story. Retained. house. E

Trevor Hog believes a séance Challenged at the Salem Public will be the perfect cure for his Bumps in the Night, Library in 1990. Reason: too scary friend Dudley Stork's haunted Allard, Harry Bantam. for children. Retained. house. E

Trevor Hog believes a séance Challenged at the Multnomah will be the perfect cure for his Bumps in the Night, County Library in 1990. Reason friend Dudley Stork's haunted Allard, Harry Bantam. unknown. Retained house. E

Challenged in 1992 at a Sweet Home elementary school library by a teacher and a parent group Trevor Hog believes a séance organized through a local church. will be the perfect cure for his Bumps in the Night, Reason: instructs children in the friend Dudley Stork's haunted Allard, Harry Bantam. occult. Retained house. E

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Ozzy's mother's death affects Challenged at the Multnomah him in many ways, but an County Library in 1992. Reason: unusual young woman he Ozzy on the Outside, material too explicit; may encounters while running away Delacorte Books for encourage sexual involvement. to New Orleans helps him face Allen, R.E. Young Readers. Retained. life again. YA

Based on the stories of Raymond Carver, there are at least eight separate stories that crisscross, most about people who choose not to relate to the lives they are living. Seemingly Challenged at the Multnomah by design, none of the stories County Library in 1999. Reason: (nor the performances, for that violence, explicit sex, foul matter) have more impact than language, and classification as the others; this is a true mosaic Altman, Robert Short Cuts, (video). comedy. Retained and reclassified. film. A

Since the car accident that claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras and hear people's Challenged in a public library by a thoughts, and she goes out of parent in 2011. Requested moving her way to hide from other Evermore: The to adult section. Reason: violence, people until she meets Damen, Emortals. St. Martin's concern about dark and graphic another psychic teenager who Alyson, Noel Griffin content. Retained; not moved is hiding even more mysteries. YA

An uncompromising look at what the American Family Association believes are the consequences of the Challenged at the Multnomah homosexual lifestyle. It American Family County Library in 2004. Reason: features former homosexuals Association It's Not Gay, (video). anti-gay material. Retained telling their own stories. . A An uncompromising look at what the American Family Association believes are the consequences of the Challenged at the Multnomah homosexual lifestyle. It American Family County Library in 2005. Reason features former homosexuals Association It's Not Gay, (video). unknown. Retained. telling their own stories. . A

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Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1992. Reason: The second title in a series of stereotyping of gypsies & books for beginning readers Blaze and the Gypsies, promoting false impressions about featuring Billy and his pony Anderson, C.W. Macmillan. them. Retained. Blaze. First published in 1937. J

Based on Roald Dahl’s book of the same name. The fox family Challenged in a public library in moves from their underground 2011 by an individual. Reason: home inside a tree. Mr. Fox Concern that the book may scare raids three nearby farms children & that the humor is no causing the farmers to try to dig appropriate for every child & the family out. The foxes dig Anderson, Wes & Fantastic Mr. Fox; family. Request to relocate from faster and tunnel under the Noel Baremback 20th Century Fox children's to adult & label "dark farms stealing all the chickens, (screenplay authors) Home Entertainment. comedy" Retained ducks, geese and turkeys. J Dreams of an inheritance turn into a nightmare for four innocent children. They are Challenged at the Douglas County locked in the deserted north Library System in 1990. Reasons: wing of the family mansion, the author's presentation of a girl beaten by a vicious liking a rape; misinformation about grandmother, tormented by a whether pregnancy can result; and menacing caretaker, starved Andrews, V. C. Flowers in the Attic, an implied incestuous relationship and left alone to wither – and (Virginia C.) Pocket. with her brother. Retained. perhaps die. A

A unique book that combines Challenged at the Clackamas the words of a renowned County Library in 2000. Reason: African-American poet laureate Life Doesn't Frighten biographical material included in and the primitive, modern Angelou, Maya & Me, Stewart, Tabori book was not appropriate for paintings of a young Haitian- Jean-Michel Basquiat and Chang. children. Reclassified ENF to JNF American artist. JNF

Challenged at the Eagle Point A familiar Norwegian folktale Elementary School library in 1984. about three billy goats who Three Billy Goats Reason: the story is too violent for outwit a nasty troll that lives Anonymous Gruff, Harcourt. children. Retained under a bridge they must cross. E

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1990. Reason: graphic description of sexual acts. Mariska II, Blue Moon Removed because not ordered by No information available about Anonymous Books. title but as part of large PB order book content. A

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Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1991. Reason: graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Mariska II, Blue Moon Removed because no specifically No content information Anonymous Books. ordered by title for the collection. available. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1991. Reason: graphic descriptions of sexual acts. Removed because it had not been Caroline , Blue Moon specifically ordered by title for the Anonymous Books. collection. No description available A

Challenged at the Multnomah Human rights, environmental South America: Brazil, County Library in 1999. Reason: issues, and Brazil's drug Arrou-Vignod, Jean- (Our Developing video provides a distorted and problem are featured in this Francois World) (video). negative view of Brazil. Retained. program. A

Samantha decides to try out her roller skates for the first time, despite her mother's admonition to wait. She likes Challenged in a public library in skating so much in the house 2012. Reason: concern that book that she hungers for the wide encourages children to misbehave, open spaces of the great engage in dangerous activities, & outdoors. She sneaks outside, not mind their parents & it and the fun begins. A New Samantha on a Roll , portrays parents negatively. York Times Notable Children's Ashman, Linda Farrar Straus Giroux. Retained Book for 2011. E

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When terrorists gun down Jenna Caddrick's fiancée, the only daughter of Senator John Caddrick is trapped in a desperate struggle to stay alive. With a pack of killers on her trail, Jenna plunges through Challenged at the Multnomah Shangri-La Station's time County Library in 2000. Reason: touring gates–and lands in Asprin, Robert and pornography and children could London of 1888, just in time to Linda Evans Ripping Time, Baen. access. Retained. meet Jack the Ripper. A

Challenged at Lake Oswego Junior High School in 2007. One of four optional books for a language arts bullying unit intended to teach eighth-grade students about situations and people they could be confronted by so they can think about and discuss how they would react. A parent requested removal of the book from the school Participating in a special after- because of "filthy profanities" school class with other troubled ranging from derogatory slang students, including a sensitive terms to sexual encounters and gay classmate, helps Susan, an Alt Ed, Putnam violence inappropriate for 13-year- overweight 10th-grader, Atkins, Catherine Juvenile. olds. Outcome unknown. develop a sense of herself. YA

The story of Offred, a woman living in a futuristic, Christian Challenged in 2015 by a parent as religion-based dictatorship an assignment for students in West where women's rights are so Albany High School's AP English restricted she has lost even the course Reason: concerns about use of her own real name. It The Handmaid's Tale abortion and pornography. received the Arthur C. Clarke Atwood, Margaret Houghton Mifflin Retained. Award.in 2004. A

When a terrible accident partially disables Kevin and makes his mother Challenged at the Salem Public overprotective of him, his best Library in 1994. Reasons: friends Ryan and Mooch Kidnapping Kevin swimsuit scene; appropriate for decide that the only way to Auch, Mary Jane Kowalski, Scholastic. older readers. Retained. liberate him is to kidnap him. J

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Challenged at the Cascade Middle School library in Eugene in 1992 by a parent. Reason: rape scene; concern that student readers may develop the perception that the sexual acts and values described Clan of the Cave Bear is the Auel, Jean (OR Clan of the Cave Bear, are the norm, and may be tried. first book in Jean Auel's series author) Coronet. Removed. Earth's Children. J

Based upon the famous 1910 novel by Danish writer Martin Andersen Nexø this Academy Award winning film is about a Swedish widower and his son who emigrate to Denmark in the late 1800s to find work and a better life. What they find, Challenged at the Salem Public though, is something else Pelle the Conqueror, Library in 1994. Reason: scenes of entirely. Based on the novel by August, Bille (video). sexual violence. Retained. Martin Andersen Nexø. A

Challenged by a parent in two K-6 libraries in Redmond in 1994. Reason: depiction of Satin "as simply a bumbling mischievous Ten stories that recount the The Devil's storybook; prankster rather than completely Devil's exploits, successes and stories and pictures. evil." Moved to the middle school failures, in Hell and in the Babbit, Natalie Farrar library. world above. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1995. Reason: Balch combines imagination, Bridge of the Gods, racist; writer's tone "just plain fact and legend to write this Balch, Frederic Homer Binford & Mort. sick." Retained. fictionalized romance. A

Challenged at St. Paul High School Library in 1989 by a parent The novel is told by Tish, a 19- of a middle school student. year-old African American in Reason: sexually explicit passages; Harlem in the 1970s. She is in profane and obscene language and love with Fonny and is offensive remarks about pregnant by him, but just about Christianity. Removed. The School everything has gone wrong for Board also voted to restrict any the couple. Fonny is in jail student younger than high school because he has been falsely If Beale Street Could age from checking out fiction from accused of rape because he is Baldwin, James Talk, Dial. the high school library. Removed Black. YA

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Challenged at the Multnomah Here the author charts the rise, County Library in 2005 Reason: fall and revival of the burlesque Burlesque and the New the subject is degrading and dance. Baldwin’s guide is equal Bump-n-Grind, Speck immoral, a bad influence on young parts how-to and sociological Baldwin, Michelle Press. people. Retained. study. A

This is a book to explore the Challenged at the Multnomah alphabet through a playful story County Library in 1991. Reason: and quiz. How can we know promotes witchcraft & other what the witch put in her Humbug Potion: An A- satanic images to young mysterious pot? The chart tells Balian, Lorna B-Cipher, Abingdon. impressionable children. Retained. you how to solve those. J Challenged at the Multnomah A little boy in India loses his County Library in 2000. Reason: fine new clothes to the tigers, depiction of black people; but while they dispute who is Story of Little Black requested item be given non- the grandest tiger in the jungle, Sambo, Applewood fiction call number as historical he takes his fine clothes back Bannerman, Helen Books. item. Retained as cataloged. again. E

Challenged in a public library in 2013. Reason: it is in Ferris State Univ. Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia. Requested book be moved from the children's A little boy in India loses his collection to adult reference or fine new clothes to the tigers, removed from the library. but while they dispute who is Relocated from children's the grandest tiger in the jungle, Story of Little Black collection to children's reference he takes his fine clothes back Bannerman, Helen Sambo collection. again. J

Discovered to be living in a gay relationship, Mr. Foster, a One of 17 books challenged at the sixth grade teacher, is Deschutes County Library in 1993 pressured to resign by parents. by a member of the Oregon Set in 1950s America, the story Citizens Alliance. Reason: the is told from the viewpoint of materials exist to promote Louis, one of Foster's pupils, What Happened to Mr. homosexuality and moral decay. whose personality growth the Bargar, Gary Foster?, Clarion Press. Retained. teacher has helped. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1991. Reason: graphic violence, language and A collection of comic sexual content. Removed because adaptations of Barker's horror Tapping the Vein, it had not been specifically ordered stories originally published in Barker, Clive Book 2, Eclipse. by title for the collection. Books of Blood. A

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Challenged in a public library in 2011. Reason: pornographic nature of the item may promote Barlow, Daniel; Colin prurient interest. Requested A comics anthology edited by Tedford & Anne Big Sexy ; Offshore removal or restricted to adults Daniel Barlow, Colin Tedford Thalheimer, editors Comix only. Retained; not restricted. & Anne Thalheimer A This is the world's only daily comic strip set in a public library! Writer Gene Ambaum (the made-up name of a real- life librarian) and co-writer and artist Bill Barnes have been publishing since February 16, Challenged at the Multnomah 2002. Some of the stories are County Library in 2003. Reason: made up, some of them are concern that the book promoted based on real life, and some are Barnes, Bill & Gene Unshelved: Volume prejudice against people with true stories sent to us from Ambaum One, Overdue Media. disabilities. Retained. readers. A

Set on Mars during the early Challenged at the Multnomah part of the 22nd century. A Kaleidoscope Century, County Library in 1995. Reason: tailored virus allows a man to Barnes, John Top Science Fiction. ritualistic killing with sexual abuse. live for centuries. A

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer school libraries in 1992. Reason: references to the occult and witchcraft; suggestion that Witches, Pumpkins and children born on Halloween are Grinning Ghosts: The able to see and talk with ghosts; This book explains many of the Story of the Halloween may lead them to the practice of common traditions and symbols Barth, Edna Symbols. Houghton. witchcraft. Retained. associated with Halloween. J

Courage to Heal: A This book offers help and Guide for Women and Challenged at the Douglas County encouragement to women who Men Survivors of Child Library System in 1992. Reason: were sexually abused in Bass, Ellen Sexual Abuse, Collins. lesbian content. Retained. childhood. A

Challenged at the Multnomah The story of a boy's all- County Library in 1995. Reason: consuming guilt over the role On My Honor, Clarion language and "gory details about a he plays in the death of his best Bauer, Marion Dane Books. (book) boy dying." friend. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1995. story theme not appropriate for children under the age of 12-13 years. Requested method to "code" The story of a boy's all- stories for older children. consuming guilt over the role On My Honor, Clarion Retained. With no change. he plays in the death of his best Bauer, Marion Dane Books. (recording) Retained. friend. YA

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One of 17 books challenged at the Gentleman from Deschutes County Library in 1993 Ex-Congressman Bauman Maryland: The by a member of the Oregon reveals with relentless candor Conscience of a Gay Citizens Alliance. Reason: the the alcoholic and homosexual Conservative, Arbor materials exist to promote behavior that led to the ruin of House; William homosexuality and moral decay. his political career and Bauman, Robert Morrow. Retained. marriage. A

Evacuated to the English Challenged at the Douglas County countryside during World War Library System in 1990. Reason: II, a fatherless family tries to evolution is referred to as a raise a baby squirrel that also Bawden, Nina Henry, Yearling. scientific fact. Retained. lost its home. J

Set in the Magdalen Islands of Quebec, this tells the story of 10-year-old Mario and his Challenged at a public library in older brother, Simon, for whom 2006. Reason: suggests that Mario would dare anything. devoted Muslim boys will commit When an interloper captures suicide, glorifies suicide, and is Simon's affections temporarily, Mario (video), insensitive to people with mental Mario's love turns to jealousy Beaudin, Jean Visionsmiths. disabilities. Retained and hatred. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2004. Reason: In rhyming verse, a dog Beck, Carolyn & Waiting Dog, Kids Can violence portrayed not suitable for recounts its grisly dream of Andrea Beck Press, Ltd. children. Retained. devouring the postman. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah In rhyming verse, a dog Beck, Carolyn & Waiting Dog, Kids Can County Library in 2004. Reason recounts its grisly dream of Andrea Beck Press, Ltd. unknown. Retained. devouring the postman. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1992. Reason: political propaganda that does not Documentary film presenting provide good information on gay the opinions of conservative lifestyles; questioned cataloging, doctors, scholars and ex-gays requested label for explicit on the gay liberation movement content. Retained without label. and the damaging effects of the Beeson, Ty and Gay Agenda (video); Cataloging corrected to produce "homosexual agenda" on Jeannette Beeson The Report consistent subject headings. American culture. A Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1992. Reason: contains spells and selections taken from adult books of black magic; considered a how-to book Poems describe spells thought on spells; states that Black Magic to produce instantaneous travel, Secret Spells and is considered a form of religion; fabulous fortunes, good luck, Curious Charms, violates the separation of church revenge, and information about Beisner, Monika Farrar, Straus & Giroux. and state. Retained the future. J

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One of 17 books challenged at the The Institute for Sex Research Deschutes County Library in 1993 was commissioned by the Homosexualities: A by a member of the Oregon National Institute of Mental Study of Diversity Citizens Alliance. Reason: the Health to conduct the most Among Men and materials exist to promote ambitious study of Bell, Alan P., & Women, Macmillan; homosexuality and moral decay. homosexuality ever attempted Martin S. Weinberg Simon & Schuster. Retained. anywhere in the world. A

A mysterious land mass suddenly appears in the Atlantic Ocean, an island on which only black people can survive. American blacks set sail to the island to begin a new life, only to see it sink again before they can reach the shore. On the return trip to America, the passengers draw up a list of principles called the Challenged at the Multnomah Afrolantica Legacies, defining Afrolantica Legacies, County Library 1999. Reason: how they want to reposition Bell, Derrick Third World Press. encourages racial hatred. Retained. themselves in American society. A

Encyclopedic discussion of Challenged at the Sandy Union sexual and emotional change High School library in 1984. during the teen years. It is Changing Bodies, Reason: "foul language and illustrated with relevant Changing Lives, disregard for a wholesome balance cartoons, photographs, Bell, Ruth, et al. Random House. about human sexuality." Removed. diagrams, and line drawings. . YA Encyclopedic discussion of sexual and emotional change during the teen years. It is Changing Bodies, Challenged at Multnomah County illustrated with relevant Changing Lives, Library in 1990. Reason unknown. cartoons, photographs, Bell, Ruth, et al. Random House. Retained diagrams, and line drawings. YA Encyclopedic discussion of Challenged at the Hillsboro Public sexual and emotional change Library in 1991. Reason: the 1980 during the teen years. It is Changing Bodies, edition did not contain information illustrated with relevant Changing Lives, on AIDS. Replaced with newer cartoons, photographs, Bell, Ruth, et al. Random House. edition. diagrams, and line drawings. YA

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Bellesiles (Emory University) believed gun-related violence was inextricably woven into the American past from its earliest days. Then he started studying county probate records as part of a project about the early American frontier. To his surprise, he found that for the years 1765 to 1770, only 14 percent of probate inventories Challenged at the Multnomah listed a gun. Further study Arming America: The County Library in 2003. Reason: convinced Bellesiles that Origins of a National has been discredited as a fraud. American gun culture began Bellesiles, Michael Gun Culture. Retained. only with the Civil War. A A story of Perez the mouse and Martian the Spanish cockroach. Winner of the American Challenged at the Multnomah Library Association's Pura Perez and Martina: A County Library in 1988. Reason: Belpre Award for noteworthy Belpre, Pura and Puerto Rican Folktale, the death of a mouse in the story South American children's Carlos Sanchez Viking; Warne. could upset children. Retained. books. E

A pine tree growing on the Challenged at the Multnomah edge of an abyss grew so County Library in 1995. Reasons: twisted that the lumbermen deals with destruction of plants & never cut it down, and it was animals; children may conclude able to provide shelter for an OK to kill people book should be old stag. The author also wrote Bemelmans, Ludwig Parsley, HarperCollins. burned. Retained. Madeline. J

A comic book series featuring a Challenged in a public library in New York team of superheroes August 2009. Reason: illustrations that is part of the Fifty State simulate nudity. Requested Initiative to provide such a Mighty Avengers, The; relocation to the adult collection. team in every state that appears Bendis, Brian Michael Marvel Retained in teen collection. in Marvel comics. YA

Challenged by parents at the Glenn D. Hale Primary School in Eagle Point in 1994. Reasons: teaches "occultic practices" of witchcraft Sorcerer's Scrapbook, & sorcery; advocates using a Random House Books horoscope for guidance. Relocated A wizard tries to help a duke Berenstain, Michael for Young Readers. to intermediate school. defy fate by locating a unicorn. J

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Set in the early part of the 1900s, the camera follows the activities of Pu, a young Swedish boy vacationing in the country with his family. Pu's father is a minister who is Challenged at the Salem Public struggling to make sense of his Library in 1999 Reason: violence life and reconcile with his wife, Sunday's Child, and sexual content in the video. who finds it increasingly Bergman, Daniel (video). Retained. difficult to live with him. A

Berkey takes us on a seven-day out-of-control grand tour of Tulsa's extensive seamy side. Challenged at the Salem Public Berkey leaves skid marks on Library in 1989. Reason: attitudes Oral Roberts University and condoning the drug scene that racist country clubs, and Keys to Tulsa, could be a bad influence to young rampages through the red-light Washington Square and impressionable people. district with quick pit stops in Berkey, Brian Press. Retained. striptease parlors and drug dens. A

Challenged in a public library in 2010. Reason: negative language Tired of being a celebrity, the Tortoise and the Hare and humor might not be tortoise challenges the hare to Bernstein, Dan & Race Again , The; appropriate for young children. race again, this time with the Andrew Glass Holiday House Retained intention of losing. E

Italy's best-known fantasy artist, and the illustrator of the bestselling comic book Nathan Never, gets a volume devoted to 140 of his remarkable paintings. Most famous for his fascinating and graceful Challenged at the Multnomah warrior women, Max Bertolini County Library in 2005. Reason: also crafts distinctive alien Revelations: The Art of its portrayal of women encourages landscapes, all done with Max Bertolini, Paper objectification of and violence careful consideration for Bertolini, Max Tiger. against women. Retained. contrast and chiaroscuro. A

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Life had made a loner of John Riley Shed. For him, the ways of man had always meant lying, cheating and stealing. Until one day when someone finally needed him. A young widow. Her three children. Together they faced a terrifying ordeal – a journey down the raging Buttermilk River. Destination: Challenged at the McMinnville Eagle Grove. Every moment, Public Library in 1998. Concern Shed was moving closer and Boat Named Death, expressed about violence in book. closer to a "civilization" that Bickham, Jack M. Doubleday. Retained. had destroyed him... A Challenged in a public library in Official High Times 2009. Reason: may promote illegal Bienenstock, David & Pot Smokers drug use; lacks information about A comprehensive compilation the editors of High Handbook; Chronicle health effects of drug use. of information about marijuana, Times Magazine Books Retained. its use and culture. A In the style of the previous Cross-Sections titles, each oversized spread shows a cutaway view of an area of a quintessential castle and is organized around a central Challenged in a school media theme (e.g., "Building the Castles: Stephen center in 1997. Reason: violence Castle," "Livestock and Biesty's Cross- and torture in depictions of the Produce," "Weapons and Biesty, Stephen Sections, DK Children. 14th century. Retained. Punishment"). YA

This novel provides Challenged at Multnomah County instructions, illustrated with Library in 1991. Reasons: it colorful cartoons, for spells, Witch's Handbook, promotes witches and witchcraft. superstitions, recipes, Bird, Malcolm Macmillan. Retained. gardening and glamour. J

Based on the story by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings comments on faith and doubt as it explores the arrival of a winged old man who washes ashore into the lives of Pelayo Un Senor Muy Viejo Challenged at the Multnomah and Elisenda. They put him con Unas alas County Library in 1993. Reason: first into a chicken coop Enormes (A Very Old children & young adults who view (because of his wings), then on Man with Enormous may think it is OK to force women display and charge admission Birri, Fernando Wings) (video) to have sex with them. Retained. for the townspeople to see. A

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Challenged at the Salem Public Five brothers who look just The Five Chinese Library in 1990. Reason: racial alike outwit the executioner by Brothers, Putnam stereotypes demeaning to Chinese using their extraordinary Bishop, Claire Juvenile. people. Retained. individual qualities. E

In order to explain the war in Bosnia, Black presents a detailed history of the country and its neighbors from the time when clans of South Slavs settled in the Balkans and developed into individual Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton ethnic groups through the Bosnia: World in County Library in 2003. Reason: breakup of Yugoslavia, a Conflict, Lerner too disturbing for children. federation forged by Tito after Black, Eric Publishing. Retained. World War II. A

Sixteen-year-old Kaye, who has been visited by faeries Tithe: A Modern Challenged in a public library in since childhood, discovers that Faerie Tale ; Simon & 2008. Reason: Sexually explicit she herself is a magical faerie Black, Holly Schuster content; drugs. Retained creature with a special destiny. YA

Challenged at the Salem Public Library in 1993. Reasons: graphic In this mystery, a pair of men language; graphic accounts of who prey murderously on Walk Among the violence; lack of label warning women progress to kidnapping Tombstones, Phoenix about content. Retained without the loved ones of drug dealers Black, Lawrence Press. labeling. and demanding huge ransoms. A

Burning Down My New York Times journalist Master's House: A Jayson Blair created a furor Personal Descent Into when his bosses discovered he Madness That Shook Challenged at the Multnomah had faked his reporting of a the New York Times, County Library in 2005 . Reason major story, plagiarizing some Blair, Jayson Phoenix Books. Unknown. Retained. facts, inventing others. A

Challenged by a parent in a school Intended for young teenage district in 2012. Reason: sex girls featuring beauty, fashion, education unsuited for age; drugs. dating, makeup, accessories, Girls' Life, Girl's Life School district removed it from advice, star profiles, and Acquisitions Corp elementary & middle school quizzes. Bokram, Karen, Ed. (magazine) libraries. YA

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Echo is a girl who is convinced that she is not very pretty and the only thing she has talent in Challenged at the Multnomah is evil. But that proves to be County Library in 2002. Reason: wrong when series of tests in sexual language & classification as love, friendship and death face Block, Francesca Lia Echo, HarperCollins. YA. Retained. her. YA

Challenged Newberg Public Library in 1988. Reason: the book Recounts the origins and is too graphic; the topic negative history of devils and demons and degrading and the detail and their dealings with provided could encourage children humankind, including sorcery, Devils and Demons, to undertake the activities witchcraft, exorcism and devil Blumberg, Rhoda Franklin Watts Ltd. described. Retained. worship. Juvenile book. J

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1989. Reason: it is a "dismal tale of a young boy's inability to cope and his very inappropriate responses to the Tony Miglione is perfectly changes taking place in his life; happy in Jersey City and detrimental attitude towards a looking forward to going to child's natural development and junior high with his friends, so raises questions about sexual he is not at all pleased when he arousal that elementary school learns his father's invention has students are too young to made the family rich....With a experience and would leave them new school and burgeoning Then Again, Maybe I with the wrong attitude about the sexual yearnings to cope with, Blume, Judy Won't, Bradbury Press. opposite sex. Retained Tony is a troubled boy. YA

Challenged at the Hermiston Public Library in 1994. Reason: too explicit in alerting young Two high school seniors people to the consequences of sex. believe their love to be so Blume, Judy Fo rever, Pocket. Reclassified to adult collection. strong that it will last forever. YA

A high school boy tries to help a beautiful, suicidal cheerleader Gimme an H, Gimme Challenged at the Sweet Home whose emotional disturbances an E, Gimme an L, Public Library in 1990. Reason: become increasingly more Bonham, Frank Gimme a P, Scribner. sexual explicitness. Retained. evident. YA

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A semiautobiographical tale about a 9-year-old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War II. For a young boy, this time in Challenged at the Salem Public history was more of an Library in 1999. Reason: depiction adventure, a total upheaval of of children order, restrictions and preoccupied with sexual discipline, the liberating effect experiences. of the war on the women left Boorman, John Hope & Glory, (video). Retained. behind and other factors of war. YA

Combining folklore with Challenged at the Talent readings from such literary Elementary School in 1988. giants as Lewis Carroll and Reason: it "promotes witchcraft C.S. Lewis, the 15-book series Impressions s eries, and secular humanism and lacks was used by 1,500 schools in Booth, Jack Holt Rinehart. Christian values." Retained. 34 states. J Adoption of the series was challenged by conservative groups in the North Marion School District in Aurora in 1989. Reason: the series is "evil" and "objectionable. Adopted only for Combining folklore with grades 1-3 because of parental readings from such literary objections. Replaced by computers giants as Lewis Carroll and & the IBM program Writing to C.S. Lewis, the 15-book series Impressions s eries, Read in 1991. Reason: poor was used by 1,500 schools in Booth, Jack Holt Rinehart. reading scores. 34 states. YA

Challenged by parents in the Combining folklore with Lincoln County School District in readings from such literary 1991. Reason: many of the stories giants as Lewis Carroll and contain excessive violence and C.S. Lewis, the 15-book series Impressions s eries, promote witchcraft & Satanism. has been used by 1,500 schools Booth, Jack Holt Rinehart. Retained. in 34 states. J

Combining folklore with readings from such literary giants as Lewis Carroll and C.S. Lewis, the 15-book series Impressions s eries, Challenged in Klamath County has been used by 1,500 schools Booth, Jack Holt Rinehart. School District in 1999. Retained. in 34 states. J

Combining folklore with readings from such literary giants as Lewis Carroll and Challenged in the Redland C.S. Lewis, the 15-book series Impressions s eries, Elementary School in Oregon City has been used by 1,500 schools Booth, Jack Holt Rinehart. in June 1991. Retained. in 34 states. J

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Challenged in the Highland Hills Elementary School Library in Hermiston in 1982. Reason: concerns about the main character's activities, which include machine-gunning his Herbie Capleenies, boring friends and making naked A little boy and his parents Bopp, Joseph B. Addison Wesley. snow-women. Outcome Removed. reverse their roles. J

Expurgated by an apparent self- appointed censor at the Coquille Public Library in 1994 along with several other books. Most were mysteries and romances in which single words and sexually explicit Set in both California and passages were whited out by a Iowa, Mystery Ride follows the Mystery Ride, Harper; vandal who left either dots or solid lives of a divorced couple, their Knopf; Thorndike ink pen lines where the words had daughter, friends, neighbors, Boswell, Robert Press. been. and new families. A

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton A movie that mocks the County Library in 2004. Reason: Batman movies and original Bat Thumb, (video); sexual references; not appropriate TV series by replacing the Bourla, David Image Entertainment for children. Reclassified to YA actors with thumbs. YA A

Full Service: My A "tell all" book about the sex Adventures in lives of Hollywood stars from Hollywood and the Challenged in a public library in the late 1940s to the early Bowers, Scotty & Secret Sex Lives of the 2013. Reason: sexually explicit. 1980s . Lionel Friedberg Stars, Grove Press. Retained. A

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A story surrounding the investigation into a series of mysterious deaths. When Scotland Yard's standard police inquiry fails, Gustav, a "paranormal investigator," is called in. Gustav determines that the murderess is a vampire. Not only does Gustav have a mystery to solve but he also has an old score to settle. Using his Gustav: Paranormal supernatural skills, Gustav Investigator, NBM Challenged at the Multnomah succeeds in trapping the Bourne, Malcolm and Publishing. (Graphic County Library in 2000. Reason: murderess and having his Ken Meyer Novel) disturbing illustrations. Retained. revenge. A

Lyrical prose pleads, in the voices of children, for fathers to show up for the little and big events in their lives, to share stories, to be constant and Challenged at the Multnomah loving, to hold the family Boyd, Candy Dawson Daddy, Daddy Be County Library in 1997. Reason: together in tough times, and to & Floyd Cooper There, Philomel. alcoholism & violence. Retained. see life through their eyes. E

This short story was challenged by a middle-school parent in 2007. Reasons: language & plot The Veldt combines sci-fi with inappropriate for students.; the the imagination and fleeting, Veldt, Creative story offers no consequences for yet intense, emotional Bradbury, Ray Education. the children's actions. Retained. responses of children. E

Stan Brakhage has made nearly 400 films over the past half Challenged at the Multnomah century. Challenging all taboos County Library in 2005 Reason: in his exploration of "birth, sex, scenes of an autopsy were death and the search for God," shocking and had no education Brakhage turned his camera on By Brakhage: value; requested objectionable explicit lovemaking, childbirth Brakhage, Stan Anthology, (video). scenes be edited out. Retained. and actual autopsy. A

Challenged at the Newberg Public Library in 1991. Reason: sexual pictures & book order information in the "sex" unit not suitable for children. Requested that access be Next Whole Earth restricted or the pages on sex be This book helped crystallize a Catalog, 2nd Ed., cut out. Retained without way of thinking that protects Brand, Stewart, ed. Random House. restriction. and honors the environment. A

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This book answers an intriguing question: What if Santa Claus were just an ordinary fellow? On December 24th, he gets up, has breakfast, feeds the dog and cat, gets some presents from storage in the barn, hitches up a few deer, Challenged at the Albany Public and is off through various kinds Library in 1987. Reason: it of weather to visit various contains cursing, drinking and a kinds of homes, mildly Father Christmas, negative image of Santa Claus. complaining about his Briggs, Raymond Random House. Retained. hardships the entire time. E

This book answers an intriguing question: What if Santa Claus were just an ordinary fellow? On December 24th, he gets up, has breakfast, feeds the dog and cat, gets some presents from storage in Challenged in at the Tigard Public the barn, hitches up a few deer, Library in 1990. Reasons: and is off through various kinds offensive pictures of Santa Claus of weather to visit various sitting on a toilet and drinking kinds of homes, mildly Father Christmas, alcohol; bad influence on children. complaining about his Briggs, Raymond Random House. Retained. hardships the entire time. J

This book answers an intriguing question: What if Santa Claus were just an ordinary fellow? On December Challenged by parents in a 24th, he gets up, has breakfast, Klamath Falls elementary school feeds the dog and cat, gets library in 1992. Reasons: some presents from storage in drunkenness. . The objectors the barn, hitches up a few deer, received but did not fill out the and is off through various kinds complaint form. The principal of weather to visit various removed the book and kept it kinds of homes, mildly Father Christmas, inaccessible to students in the complaining about his Briggs, Raymond Random House. office Removed hardships the entire time. J

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Concentrating on lore gathered since World War II, Bronner has assembled an anthology of Challenged at the Douglas County what children really say, not Library System in 1992. Reasons: what adults wish they would book is crude; contains say. Bronner includes secret American Children's unwholesome jokes; would cause languages, jump rope rhymes, Folklore, August nightmares & hateful behavior. song parodies, games, taunts, Bronner, Simon House. Retained. tongue twisters, jokes and more. A

Story of two generations of the Earnshaw and Linton families as their lives and fortunes Challenged at a public library in intertwine in a complex web Wuthering Heights, 2007 by a patron. Reason: an dominated by the passionate Paramount Pictures unexpected rape scene that is not relationship between doomed Bronte, Emily (video). in the book. Retained lovers Heathcliff and Cathy. A

Sheriff Bart teams up with Deputy Jim (Gene Wilder) to Challenged at the Multnomah foil the railroad-building County Library in 1993. Reason: scheme of the nefarious Hedley foul language makes video Lamarr (Harvey Korman). The Blazing Saddles, unsuitable for young people. simple plot is just an excuse for Brooks, Mel (video). Retained. a steady stream of gags. YA

Challenged at the Parkrose High School in 1987. Reason: violence, Brown's memoir is filled with offensive language, degrades sorrow for the many from his Manchild in the women.; students have no need to Harlem neighborhood who Promised Land, understand life in the Black ghetto. died, victims of crime, poverty, Brown, Claude Macmillan; NAL. Outcome Retained alcoholism and drug addiction. YA

Challenged at a public library in 2005 for concerns about sexually explicit content; requested age A romance focused on Words of Silk, Grand restriction or rating for under 18. relationship conflicts, with Brown, Sandra Central Publishing. Retained steamy love scenes. YA

In preparation for her 13th Karen Kepplewhite is Challenged at the Little Butte birthday party, Karen and her the World's Best Intermediate School in Eagle Point best friend Janet secretly study Kisser, Houghton; in 1989. Reason: too mature for a best-selling adult book on the Bunting, Eve Archway. elementary students. Retained. art of kissing. J

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This video is a blend of fantasy and reality comprising two teenagers' flights of fancy. These two sisters ditch their tedious dad during a day trip and enter Challenged at the Multnomah a forest where younger Yvette County Library in 2002. Reason: (Heather Roheim) leads Odile Odile & Yvette at the violence; requested it be moved to (Karen Skloss) to a place Edge of the World, the adult collection. Retained where, she says, their deepest Burke, Andre (video). without change. wishes come to life. E

Challenged in 2008 by a parent of an elementary school student A visual guide to birds Bird: Eyewitness Book, because of religious viewpoint. produced in collaboration with Burnie, David DK Outcome unknown. the Audubon Society. J

A crime comic about Mayo, a Japanese hit man who charges only $5 per whack because "that's all we're worth" he says. It follows his adventure through Malaysia and other parts of Asia where he combats Challenged at the Multnomah and eludes the Mob, Buronson, Ryoichi Strain, Vol. 5, VIZ County Library in 2005. Reason paramilitary forces and the Ikegami Media LLC. unknown. Retained. local law enforcement. A

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 2005. Reason: the subject may rob children of innocence if viewed without a parent's knowledge or before a In a conversational tone, parent is ready to talk to children Elizabeth describes the month- My Mom's Having a about the subject; requested by-month development of the Baby, Albert Whitman reclassification. Retained in the baby as well as the changes in a Butler, Dori Hillestad & Co. children's section. woman's body. E

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Number 8 in a series (Princess Diaries) of novels about a New York city teenage girl who is the sole heir to a small European county. Each book is written in the format of humorous diary entries. In this one Princess Mia, a high school Challenged in 2007 by a public junior, has difficult decisions to library patron. Reason: sexual make when her boyfriend content; should be labeled to let decides to move to Japan for Princess on the Brink, parents know about the sexual year, possibly because she will Cabot, Meg Harper Collins content. Retained with no change. not sleep with him. YA

Angel Sanchez is a disturbed man fixated on the tragic death of his mother. Seemingly intent on finding inner peace, Sanchez seeks out Tommy Carter, a successful local author/spiritual advisor. Unaware of his client's true intent, Carter agrees to help the man rebuild his shattered life. Challenged in 2015 by an But when Sanchez reveals his Caland, individual. Reason: violence true intentions, the life coach Philippe,Director Removed. Not consistent with must do everything in his Shimosawt, Shintarr, Repentance collection development guidelines power to stay alive in this taut, screnplay author Codeblack Films & policies. psychological thriller. A

Retelling of a black tall tale from slavery times based on Challenged by a parent in a public versions anthologized by library in 2012. Reason: Langston Hughes and Arna Big Sixteen; William inappropriate for children's Bontemps. Calhoun, Mary Morrow section. Relocated. J

Challenged by a public library patron in 2015. Reason: Patron concerned that the journal This journal focuses on yoga California Yoga promotes yoga as a false religion news as well as other subjects Teachers Association Yoga Journal Retained from a yoga point of view. A

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Challenged in a public library in A picture book with a peace Enemy: A Book About 2010. Reason: may be too message about two soldiers Cali, Davide & Serge Peace; The . Schwartz frightening for young children. facing each other across a Bloch & Wade Books Reclassified to parenting section battlefield E

Do Not Disturb Any Challenged at the Multnomah This is a collection of one- Further, Harper County Library in 1992. Reason: panel cartoons by John Callahan, John Perennial. unsuitable for children. Retained. Callahan. A

Challenged at the Cornelius Public Library in 1998. Reason: sexual innuendo, depiction of violence This is a collection of one- Do What He Says! and elderly/handicap abuse. panel cartoons by John Callahan, John He's Crazy!!!, Quill. Retained. Callahan. A

Challenged in 2015 by a public Describes the finding of the library patron. Reason: Patron Talpiot Tomb during a housing believes this nonfiction title is a construction project, and posits Lost Tomb of Jesus, misrepresentation and not true. that it was the family tomb of Cameron, James The Retained Jesus. A

Challenged in a public library in Mammoth Book of 2008. Reason: Sexual, Lesbian Erotica; homosexuality, sexually explicit. A selection of new lesbian Cardy, Barbara, ed. Carroll & Graf. Retained fiction from around the world. A

Challenged at the Salem Public This is an emotionally riveting Library in 1995. Reason: The movie that portrays the artist video with a sex scene was Paul Gauguin's discipline and Wolf at the Door, available for children to check out. emotion in portraying life on Carlsen, Henning (video). Retained. canvas A

Crisis looms when two teenage Challenged in a public library in cousins, one of whom is 1999. Reason: swearing in book; diabetic, are sent on a requested that title be removed weeklong canoe trip, their Between a Rock and a from reading list for sixth- and family's traditional rite of Carter, Alden R. Hard Place, Scholastic. seventh-graders. Retained. manhood. YA

Challenged at the Astoria Elementary School in 1995. Reason: profanity, sex and the portrayal of Christians as "liars, cheats and child molesters." Forrest Carter's memoir of Education of Little Retained, but access in classroom being raised by his Cherokee Tree, University of & library restricted to children grandparents after being Carter, Forrest New Mexico Press. with parental permission. orphaned at age 5. J

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A series that follows the Challenged in a public library in adventures of Finn, a human 2015 by a parent requesting that boy, and his best friend and graphic novels and DVDs be adoptive brother Jake, a dog moved to young adult. Reason: with the magical power to sexual content and offensive change shape and size at will, language. Retained in who live in the post- Cartoon Network Adventure Time (DVD) children's area. apocalyptic Land of Ooo J

Expurgated by an apparent self- appointed censor at the Coquille Public Library in 1994 along with several other books. Most were mysteries and romances in which single words and sexually explicit passages were whited out by a vandal who left either dots or solid This is a tale of long-ago It's Only Love, ink pen lines where the words had romance and present-day Cashdan, Linda Thorndike Press. been. intrigue. A

Castaneda wrote a series of Separate Reality; Challenged at Multnomah County controversial books in which he Second Ring of Power; Library in 1999. Reason: Concern describes the teachings of Don The Fire Within" and expressed about degrading Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and other books by religions... "particularly Native shaman, and training he Castaneda, American rites and beliefs." claimed to have in traditional Castaneda, Carlos Washington Square. Retained. Mesoamerican shamanism. . A

Castaneda wrote a series of Separate Reality; controversial books in which he Second Ring of Power; Challenged at Multnomah County describes the teachings of Don The Fire Within" and Library in 2000 by the same Juan, a Yaqui sorcerer and other books by person with a request to reclassify shaman, and training he Castaneda, out of religion.. Retained with no claimed to have in traditional Castaneda, Carlos Washington Square. change. Mesoamerican shamanism. . A

Challenged at the Multnomah Lesbian Sex Book: A County Library in 1994. Reasons: Guide for Women Who library spending money on erotic Love Women, Alyson materials that are accessible to A comprehensive guide to sex Caster, Wendy Books. children. Retained. and sex techniques for lesbians. A

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Set in Manhattan before the first anniversary, this film Challenged in 2007 in a public traces the impact of September library by a patron. Reason: 11th on the lives of people not Great New Wonderful, patrons should be informed that it directly affected by the attack. The (video), First is about 9/11; recommended that it Publisher assigns the genre as Independent Films; be reclassified from comedy to Comedy. Written by Sam distributed by Vivendi drama and that . Reclassified as Catlin, directed by Danny Catlin, Sam Entertainment. drama and retained. Leiner. A

This novel deals with the death of an exemplary police lieutenant and the owner of a neighborhood candy store in an Challenged at the Multnomah apparent robbery attempt. Lt. Suspects (Audio County Library in 1990. Reasons: Tony Scanlon's investigation Recording), Random graphic language and sexual turns up more questions than House Value content with no label indicating the answers as he sifts through an Caunitz, William Publishing. explicit content. Retained. odd assortment of characters. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1991. Reason: Wandering away from his the book may make children feel mother, Harry the Cat gets Throw a Kiss, Harry, bad; they'll associate not doing stuck in a tree until a fireman HarperCollins something when asked with comes to his rescue. For baby Chalmers, Mary Children's Books. spanking. Retained. through preschool. J

Challenged at the Newberg Public The politics of King David's Library in 2001. Reason: the book empire, life in an ancient was not appropriately classified as harem, and the private lives of "Inspirational Fiction". nobles of the Judahite court are Chamberlin, Ann Tamar, Tor Books. Reclassified. recreated. A

One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon A coming-of-age story about a Dance on My Grave: A Citizens Alliance. Reason: the pair of young men who meet by Life and Death in Four materials exist to promote chance during summer vacation Parts, Bodley Head; homosexuality and moral decay. and end up spending several Chambers, Aidan Harper. Retained. weeks together. YA

The principal at Madison Middle School in Eugene Students made the decision not to show students the first broadcast of this series in the fall of 1991. Reason: full, front view of Michelangelo's sculpture David in a story about a man Channel One first attacking the nude figure with a Channel One News broadcast hammer. News program for students 27 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

An innovative look at the life of fictional Mafia Capo Tony Soprano. We see Tony at work, Challenged at the Seaside Public at home and in therapy. Library in 2002. Reason: graphic Moments of black comedy Sopranos: The language and violence; requested intersperse this aggressive, Complete First Season, that the video have a warning adult drama, with adult Chase, David (video). label. Retained. language and extreme violence. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2001. Reason: concern about the name of the musical group with several Cherry Poppin' Zoot Suit Riot; Soul compact discs available at the Two CDs from this musical Daddies Caddy, (audio CDs). library. Retained. group. A

Challenged in 2007 by a public Children's Hospital of library patron. Reason: concern Philadelphia. Vaccine Vaccines: Separating that the information presented is Addresses questions parents Education Center Fact from Fear ( video) out-of-date. Retained may have about vaccines. A

Racism, homophobia and sexual molestation are brought Challenged at the Salem Public to the forefront in this novel. Library in 1992. Reasons: Childress highlights a three- profanity, equation of month period in the discrimination against African- interconnected lives of five Those Other People, Americans with that against people considered to be outside Childress, Alice Putnam Juvenile. homosexuals. Retained. the mainstream of society. YA

Challenged at the Cascade Locks School in 1990: Reason: because of a concern that content of some of the tests & surveys not appropriate for children, especially 85 Tests 85, Chilton in younger grades. Restricted to Chilton Book Co. Book Co. students in grades 9 - 12. Psychological tests. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1998. A small girl named Tammy information might mislead children explains why one should never Poisons Make You about medications. Discarded put strange things in one's Chlad, Dorothy Sick, Childrens Press. because of condition. mouth. E

A comedy movie about a lesbian couple whose children, Cholodenko, Lisa, Kids Are All Right, Challenged in a public library in conceived by artificial Gary Gilbert & Stuart The; Universal Studios 2011. Reason: homosexuality, insemination, bring their birth Blumberg Home Entertainment nudity Retained. father into their family life. A 28 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Challenged at the Jefferson Middle The Christian Science Monitor School in Jefferson in 1990. is an international daily Reason: the Christian Science newspaper published Monday Christian Science Christian Science Church uses the newspaper to through Friday. Founded in Monitor Monitor, (periodical). spread their views. Retained. 1908 by Mary Baker Eddy. A

One of 12 titles challenged by a parent at Ackerman Junior High in in Canby in 1987. A materials review committee recommended all be retained. This title was 1 of 4 that the parent appealed in 1988. The first book in the Sword of Reasons: Could encourage young the Spirits t rilogy. The author minds to pursue the occult; writes about a superstitious, portraying the Bible as myth; primitive society of the future ridicule toward Christianity; where 13-year-old Luke has no Prince in Waiting, secular humanism indoctrination. reason to suspect that anything Christopher, John Macmillan. Retained. will ever change. YA

Challenged in a public library in 2012 by an individual. Reason: homosexuality, sexually explicit. Patron concerned when keyword catalog search yielded this book Mechanics of because of one of the story titles. Homosexual Library staff instructed patron on Intercourse: Stories, how to limit searches to children's Christopher, Lonely The. Akashic Books materials. Retained. A collection of short stories. A

Challenged by a parent at the In this baseball tale, a boy gets Beaverton School District in 1989. some coaching from a The Kid Who Only Hit Reason: the book mentions the mysterious figure and then Homers, Little, Brown occult, witchcraft and astrology. deals with the attention his Christopher, Matt Young Readers. Retained. ability brings. J What is Scientology?: the comprehensive Challenged at the Tillamook reference on the County Library in 1998. Reason: a world's fastest growing concern about the book's function Church of Scientology religion. Bridge as a recruiting piece for a cult. An informational guide to International Publications. Outcome unknown. Scientology. A

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When Kayla's breasts prevent her from nailing a ballet part she deserves, her instructor advises plastic surgery. As Kayla contemplates her Dancing in Red Shoes Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton options, the whole student body Will Kill You, County Library in 2006. Reason at her high school weighs in on Cirrone, Dorian HarperCollins. unknown. Retained. the dilemma. YA

Series of short vignettes about a yound Latina girl, Esperanza, and her family growing up in Chicago. uses poems and stories to express thoughts and emotions about her oppressive Cisneros, Sandra House on Mango Street environment. A

The film follows some New Challenged at the Multnomah York City teenagers through a Kids, (video); Trimark County Library in 2000. Reason: day and a night of largely self- Clark, Larry Home Video. explicit sex and drug use. Retained. destructive activity. A

Challenged at the Astoria Public Library in 1993. Reasons: refers to Indians as inferior to whites; will give children racist ideas; requested replacement with accurate & current history. History of Oregon, Retained, but moved to basement A History of Oregon published Clark, Robert C. Roe Peterson because of age & poor condition. in 1925 A

Practice Makes Perfect Challenged in a public library in A guide and workbook Clark, William & Precalculus; McGraw- 2012. Reason: incorrect answers & covering the basics of Sandra Luna McCune Hill comments. Removed. precalculus A

A collection of five films and TV movies by Alan Clarke, Challenged in 2007 at a public who was described by the library by a patron. Reason: London Times as "The greatest values; recommended viewing be British Filmmaker of his Alan Clarke Collection restricted or that a parental generation." Includes Clarke, Alan (Video) advisory label be added . Retained interviews and commentaries. A

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A collection of films by Alan Clarke, who was described by Challenged at a public library in the London Times as "The Alan Clarke Collection 2008 by a patron concerned that it greatest British Filmmaker of (Video. Blue promotes racism and is too violent. his generation." Includes Clarke, Alan Underground Retained interviews and commentaries. A

Named because she'd been born too soon after a contrived Challenged in the Jefferson Middle marriage, Sooner spent the first School Library in Jefferson in nine years of her life as the A Girl Named Sooner, 1991. Reason: explicit sexual virtual slave of a bootlegging, Hamilton; Doubleday; content for middle school children. bible-quoting and embittered Clauser, Suzanne Avon. Removed old woman. YA

Challenged at the Clatskanie Library District in 1991. Reason: concern about location in the In this novel, Cleary offers two children's section in view of the memoirs, the first devoted to chapter that suggests inappropriate her childhood, the second A Girl from Yamhill, sexual behavior by uncle toward following her from college to Cleary, Beverly HarperTrophy. niece. Reclassified to adult. the acceptance of her first book. J

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer It's time for Ramona to start Ramona the Brave, School District in 1993. Use of first grade, and all kinds of Cleary, Beverly HarperTrophy. Jesus' name in vain. Retained. things go wrong. J

Challenged at the Baker City High School language arts program in 1999. Reason: concerns about two selections in the book. The Bluest Eye , by Toni Morrison, includes a description of a father raping his 11-year-old daughter. Being Seven Contemporary There , by Jerzy Koninski includes Clerc, Charles and Short Novels, descriptions of sexual relations. A collection of short novels by Louis Leiter Longman. Removed. well-known authors. A

Challenged at the West Linn- Set in a fictional Oregon town Wilsonville School in 2000. in the late 1960s, Cody's Reason: explicit depictions of coming-of-age novel is the teenage sexual encounters without story of Wade, Lorna and Jesse Cody, Robin (OR explanation of the consequences. – teenagers preparing to break author) Ricochet River, Knopf. Restricted. out of their small-town lives. YA

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Challenged as a supplemental Set in a fictional Oregon town reading by parents in the North in the late 1960s, Cody's Clackamas School District high coming-of-age novel is the schools in 2005. Reason: profanity story of Wade, Lorna and Jesse Cody, Robin (OR and sexual content. Retained with – teenagers preparing to break author) Ricochet River, Knopf. parental notification (opt.in) out of their small-town lives. YA

Challenged by four members of the Portland American Family Association at the Ledding Library of Milwaukie in 1991. Reasons; the book is erotic & blasphemous with no socially redeeming value. A newspaper article quoted the group leader as saying he protested Retells the Biblical story of the book in response to an alert in Joseph, from his viewpoint, a newsletter of the Christian relating how he was sold into I am Joseph, William Coalition in Chesapeake, VA. slavery and became the Cohen, Barbara Morrow & Co. Retained. Egyptian Pharaoh's adviser. J

Retells the Biblical story of Joseph, from his viewpoint, Challenged at the Salem Public relating how he was sold into I am Joseph, William Library in 1991. Reason: too slavery and became the Cohen, Barbara Morrow & Co. graphic for children. Retained. Egyptian Pharaoh's adviser. E

Challenged at the Ochoco Elementary School in Prineville in Eleven ghost stories from 1989. Reason: the book is "totally Germany, Japan, Turkey, Restless Dead: Ghostly preoccupied with the macabre, Canada, Malta, China, Haiti, Tales from Around the occult and demonic activity." Russia, Australia, Holland and Cohen, Daniel World, Archway. Retained. Italy. J

Challenged at the Carlton Elementary School in Carlton in 1991. Reason: a student was using this book to put "hexes" on another student; an American folk song about hate which includes swear words, is printed; the book is Recounts curses on families, available to children of any age. creatures, places, wanderers Retained, but placed on a reserve and ghosts. Also describes Curses, Hexes and shelf to be used with supervision amulets and talismans that Cohen, Daniel Spells, Everyman Ltd. of the librarian or teacher. provide protection. YA

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Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1991. Reasons: objections to photo of a witch performing a curse; information on how to cast a spell; reference to Recounts curses on families, Christian occultists; belief that will creatures, places, wanderers result in gangs, crimes, & sadistic and ghosts. Also describes Curses, Hexes and groups who sacrifice animals. amulets and talismans, which Cohen, Daniel Spells, Everyman Ltd. Retained. provide protection. YA

When Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev travels to America to Borat: Cultural make a documentary, he not Learnings of America only generates strong reactions Cohen, Sacha Baron, for Make Benefit regarding his extreme Anthony Hines, Peter Glorious Nation of Challenged in a public library in prejudices, he also tries to meet Baynham & Dan Kazakhstan; 20th September 2009. Reason: and marry Pamela Anderson Mazer Century Fox (video) offensive. Retained (comedy). A

Challenged in a public library in Cohen, Sacha Baron, 2010 with a request that it be Larry Charles, Jay restricted to adults only; Reason: Roach, Dan Mazer & not suitable for children. Not A comedy movie set in Monica Levinson Brüno, Universal City restricted Hollywood. A

When a thoroughly befuddled set of parents decides to inform their offspring how babies are made, their explanations (babies are grown from seeds, made out of gingerbread, Challenged at the Multnomah squeezed from tubes like County Library in 1995. Reason: toothpaste, brought by drawings of adults in various dinosaurs) are greeted with an Mommy Laid an Egg: sexual positions. Requested explosion of giggles. Their Or, Where do Babies removal or reclassification. children quickly grab paper and Come From?, Reclassified to Parenting pen and proceed to set the Cole, Babette Chronicle Books. Collection record straight. E

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When a thoroughly befuddled set of parents decides to inform their offspring how babies are made, their explanations (babies are grown from seeds, made out of gingerbread, squeezed from tubes like toothpaste, brought by dinosaurs) are greeted with an Mommy Laid an Egg: Challenged at Corvallis- Benton explosion of giggles. Their Or, Where do Babies County Library in 1998. Reason: children quickly grab paper and Come From?, trivialization of children's sex pen and proceed to set the Cole, Babette Chronicle Books. education. Retained. record straight. . E

When a thoroughly befuddled set of parents decides to inform their offspring how babies are made, their explanations (babies are grown from seeds, made out of gingerbread, squeezed from tubes like toothpaste, brought by dinosaurs) are greeted with an Mommy Laid an Egg: Challenged at Clackamas County explosion of giggles. Their Or, Where do Babies Library in 2000. Reason: content children quickly grab paper and Come From?, inappropriate for children. pen and proceed to set the Cole, Babette Chronicle Books. Retained. record straight. For E

When a thoroughly befuddledset of parents decides to inform their offspring how babies are made, their explanations (babies are grown from seeds, made out of gingerbread, squeezed from Challenged in a public library by a tubes like toothpaste, brought parent in 2007. Reason: graphic by dinosaurs) are greeted with Mommy Laid an Egg: illustrations; recommended that an explosion of giggles. Their Or, Where do Babies library staff inform patrons about children quickly grab paper and Come From?, the content before checking it out pen and proceed to set the Cole, Babette Chronicle Books. to them. Retained. record straight. E

Challenged at the Multnomah Hair in Funny Places; County Library in 2001. Reason: a book about puberty. not appropriate for any age. How hormones affect young Cole, Babette Red Fox. Retained. people during puberty. J

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Laura and Howie are the social misfits at their summer camp. As part of a cruel joke, they are stranded on an island as the "goats." True to tradition, they are left naked, hungry and painfully alone. Not wanting to give the other campers the Challenged at the Salem Public satisfaction of finding them Library 1993. Reason: references helpless on the island in the to an unclothed adolescent girl and morning, the two come up with The Goats, Farrar, an adolescent boy looking at a a plan to disappear off the Cole, Brock Straus and Giroux. centerfold. Retained. island. YA Alpha's quarreling parents are transformed into a lump of coal and an egg by a family of mischievous imps. Being imps, they can't stand cleanliness, so Alpha is put to work dirtying Challenged at the Clatskanie the floor, the laundry and the Library District in 1995. Reasons: dishes, and bringing the a devil's imp character & garbage in. However, Alpha Alpha and the Dirty references to casting spells; comes up with a scheme to Baby, Farrar, Straus & exposes children to the occult. combat the imps and their dirty Cole, Brock Giroux. Retained. baby. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1988. Reason: This book examines the unique the photographs of a python anatomical features of an crushing and eating a chick would Indian python that enable it and A Snake's Body , upset and sadden children. other snakes to survive without Cole, Joanna Morrow. Retained. legs. J

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 2003. Reason: portrays a man with a gun to his Fifty-five humorous poems by Cole, William Oh How Silly!, Puffin. head. Retained. English and American poets. YA

Emily Culpepper loves talking to her friends. And so, being a witch of sorts, she miniaturizes them and puts them into jars so Challenged at the Springfield she can talk to them whenever Public Library in 1989. Reasons: she wishes. One by one, the Friends of Emily ending is scary & unhappy; evil milkman, the postman and the Culpepper, Putnam wins; witchcraft theme not readily plumber join her household in Coleridge, Ann Juvenile. identifiable. Retained. this way. J

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Recounts the tragedy that strikes the Meeker family during the Revolution when Collier, James Challenged in a 6th grade language one son joins the rebel forces Lincoln and My Brother Sam is arts class in Sweet Home by a while the rest of the family tries Christopher Collier Dead; Putnam parent in 1992. Reason: profanity to stay neutral in a Tory town YA

Challenged at Multnomah County Library in 1990. Reason: too Horror novel about monstrous much violence, unsuitable for evil lurking at the bottom of a Cooke, John Peyton Lake, The, Avon. young adults. Retained. lake. YA,

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1992. Reason: the book is about a demon that A demon in the guise of a does magic, implying that magic pot outwits a greedy, witchcraft is good; may encourage rich man and brings wealth and Magic Pot, William children to dabble in witchcraft. happiness to a poor old fellow Coombs, Patricia Morrow. Retained. and his wife. J

Events of the hijacking of a bus Challenged as an assigned ninth- of children by terrorists seeking grade reading in the Troutdale the return of their homeland are schools in 1989. Reason: portrayal described from the perspectives of teen suicide as well as the way of a hostage, a terrorist, an the U.S. Army and the Palestine Army general involved in the After the First Death , Liberation Organization are rescue operation, and his son, Cormier, Robert Pantheon. depicted. Outcome unknown. chosen as the go-between. YA

Fade follows the life of Paul Moreaux, a young boy growing up in early 20th century America. Paul himself has Challenged at the Multnomah learned from his similarly County in 1992. Reason: inflicted uncle that he is cursed unsuitable for junior high students; with a gift that is not what it suggested reclassification for use seems; Paul has inherited the by senior high students. Retained ability to "fade" – to disappear Cormier, Robert Fade, Laurel Leaf. without changes. into nothingness on a whim. YA

Challenged at the Clatskanie The path of a serial killer Tenderness, Delacorte Library District in 1998. concern intertwines with that of a Books for Young about the suitability of material for teenage runaway who cannot Cormier, Robert Readers. young people. Retained. resist his charm. YA

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Challenged at Lake Oswego Junior High School by a parent in 2007. One of four optional books for a language arts bullying unit intended to teach eighth-grade students about situations and people they could be confronted by so they can think about and discuss how they would react. A high school freshman Reason: "filthy profanities" discovers the devastating ranging from derogatory slang consequences of refusing to The Chocolate War, terms to sexual encounters and join in the school's annual fund- Knopf Books for violence inappropriate for 13-year- raising drive and arouses the Cormier, Robert Young Readers olds. Outcome unknown. wrath of the school bullies. YA

Challenged in a public library in 2014. Reason: concern about Cosmopolitan children and teens accessing Cosmopolitan Magazine (periodical), sexually explicit material in this Magazine Hearst magazine. Retained. A magazine for women A

Rejected as a supplemental health book text book to be placed in the Eagle Point high school library in 1992 after complaints by parents. Reason: the book cited yoga and Transcendental Meditation as ways Wellness: Stress to reduce stress but failed to Cottrell, Randall Management, Dushkin. mention Christian prayer. Guide to stress-management. A Set in 1807 Scotland. Sinjun Sherbrooke is bored with the London season, until she spies Challenged at the Multnomah Colin Kinross across a crowded County Library in 1994. Reasons: dance floor – and offers to be Coulter, Catherine Heiress Bride, Putnam. vulgar and pornographic. Retained. his bride. A

Challenged at the Multnomah Little Miss Muffet and County Library in 2001. Reason: Other Nursery Rhymes, disturbing topic for children in one Children's poetry and nursery Cousins, Lucy Dutton Juvenile. rhyme ( not identified). Retained. rhymes. E

When the ghost of a dead wife is unleashed on his household Challenged in the Springfield by a wacky clairvoyant, a man schools (1989). Reason: concern must struggle to meet the that the play encourages occult demands of all wives, both Coward, Noel Blithe Spirit , Grove. activities. Outcome unknown. dead and alive. A

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Mark Manning has not escaped murder and mayhem by moving to Dumont, Wis., and taking over the local newspaper. Just as a regional exhibition of miniature furniture is about to begin, someone murders the Challenged at the Multnomah visiting expert. Suspicion falls Name Games, St. County Library in 2001. Reason: on the sheriff, a closeted gay, Craft, Michael Martin's Minotaur. homosexual content. Retained. so Mark helps out. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2000. Reason: explicit sexual behavior and Adapted from the DC Comic of Craven, Wes Swamp Thing, (video). nudity. Retained the same name. A

Based on the book by the same title. A suburban family takes a detour on trip through the southwest. Their car breaks down in an area originally used Challenged by a public library by the U.S. government for Hills Have Eyes patron in 2007. Reason: sexually nuclear testing. They fight for (video), 20th Century explicit content and violence. their lives against an inbred Craven, Wes Fox Retained clan of cannibals. A Providing a variety of chocolate recipes and delicious erotic games, this book also looks at the history and Pocket Book of Sex Challenged at the Multnomah symbolism of chocolate in all and Chocolate: What County Library in 2002. Reason: its forms. Illustrated with More Could a Body graphic illustrations and references original artwork and Craze, Richard Want?, Hunter House. to sex. Retained. photographs. A

Challenged at Bend Senior High School in 1995. Reason: the material in the book is too explicit for children to be reading, that "it is pornographic in itself. It is By Silence Betrayed: abusive emotionally and mentally An overview of child The Sexual Abuse of to children and violates their rights victimization. Scores of Children in America, for the school to be a safe molesters and victims are Crewdson, John HarperCollins. environment. Retained interviewed. YA

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Removed from first-grade classes in the Grants Pass School District in 2009 after parent complaints about the way loggers are portrayed. Reason: the book showed loggers chopping down trees and stated that: “These people do not take care of the forest. They cut down huge trees. They drop trash on the ground" Help the Forest; The publisher replaced the book Crosby, Rita Pearson-Scott Foresman with a revised edition. A beginning reader J

Challenged at the Dalles-Wasco County Public Library in 198. Reason: the book promotes criminal activity in its depiction of In this book, Aleister Crowley Magick in Theory and human and animal sacrifice. reveals his magic, rituals, Crowley, Aleister Practice, Rutledge. Retained. recollections and opinions. A

An obese boy and a disfigured girl suffer the emotional scars of years of mockery at the hands of their peers. They share a hard-boiled view of the world until events in their senior year hurl them in very different directions. A story Challenged at the Douglas County about a friendship with staying Staying Fat for Sarah Library System in 1995. Reason: power, written with pathos and Crutcher, Chris Byrnes, HarperTeen. language. Retained. pointed humor. YA

Despite his natural athletic ability, T.J. has steered away from organized sports until his senior year, when Mr. Simet, a favorite English teacher, implores him to help form a swim team at the school. T.J. sees an opportunity to get revenge on the establishment and invites outcasts to participate on the team; he ends up with "a representative from each extreme of the educational Challenged at the Portland Public spectrum, a muscle man, a Whale Talk, Laurel Schools in 2003. Reason: foul giant, a chameleon and a Crutcher, Chris Leaf. language. Retained. psychopath." J

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Despite his natural athletic Challenged by a parent at Lake ability, T.J. has steered away Oswego Junior High School in from organized sports until his 2007. One of four optional books senior year, when Mr. Simet, a for a language arts bullying unit favorite English teacher, intended to teach eighth-grade implores him to help form a students about situations and swim team at the school. T.J. people they could be confronted sees an opportunity to get by so they can think about and revenge on the establishment discuss how they would react. and invites outcasts to Reason: profanity ranging from participate on the team; he ends derogatory slang terms to sexual up with "a representative from encounters and violence each extreme of the educational inappropriate for 13-year-olds. spectrum, a muscle man, a Whale Talk, Laurel Will be reviewed by a teacher giant, a chameleon and a Crutcher, Chris Leaf. committee and the Board. psychopath." YA

Challenged at the Multnomah Poetry with illustrations of the Hist Whist, Dragonfly County Library in 1990. Reason author's poems of scary, cummings, e.e. Books. unknown. Retained. ghostly things. E

Cuozzo's main thesis is that, contrary to conventional wisdom, Neanderthal children matured far more slowly than their modern counterparts, Neanderthal longevity greatly exceeded that of modern Buried Alive: The humans, and it is their Startling Truth About Challenged at the Multnomah advanced ages which gave rise Neanderthal Man, County Library in 2003. Reason: to their distinctive skull Cuozzo, Jack Master Books. unknown. Retained. morphology. A

Challenged in a public library in Seventeen-year-old Rand's 2010. Reason: concern may pregnancy leads her to unravel encourage teens to engage in the mystery of her sister's death Tell Me a Secret ; sexual activities at too young an and face her own more hopeful Cupula, Holly HarperTeen age. Retained. future. YA

Curott uses 13 chapters to tell Challenged at the Multnomah the story of her personal County Library in 2001. Reason: encounter with the ways of the lack of merit and material Goddess, with insight into the Book of Shadows, contains rituals and spells contemporary practice of Currott, Phyllis Piatkus Books. accessible to children. Retained. witchcraft, or Wicca. A

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One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon A primer for couples wanting Citizens Alliance. Reason: the basic legal advice on domestic Legal Guide for materials exist to promote partnerships, parenting, Curry, Hayden and Lesbian and Gay homosexuality and moral decay. finances, estate planning and Denis Clifford Couples, Nolo Press. Retained. more. A Developing an interest in homing pigeons leads to a Challenged at the Springfield significant change in the life of Public Library in 1988. Reason: 11-year-old Ellis Hampton who Mr. Wheatfield's Loft, profanity and the appearance of has been mute since he Cusack, Isabel Holt. the subject of prostitution. Retained witnessed his father's death. J

The story follows the exploits of a crocodile as he sets off one Challenged at the Multnomah morning to find something to County Library in 1987. Reason: eat. He has a hankering for the book's sinister nature and the children from the nearby negative action of animals village. He broadcasts his Enormous Crocodile, particularly against children. desire to the other creatures of Dahl, Roald Caedmon; Knopf. Retained. the jungle as he passes them. E

Challenged at the Corvallis School District in 1990. Reasons: frightening & confusing; children The tale of a 7-year-old boy Witches, Farrar; might believe any woman could be who has a run-in with some Dahl, Roald Penguin. a witch. Retained. real-life witches. J

Challenged at the Dallas Elementary School library in 1991. Reason: book does not uphold ORS mandate that schools emphasize instruction in ethics & morality; Portrays degrading & demoralizing identity for a child; description of witch's face distasteful & insensitive; The tale of a 7-year-old boy Witches, Farrar; undermines child's faith & trust in who has a run-in with some Dahl, Roald Penguin. women. Retained. real-life witches. J

Challenged at the Beaverton The tale of a 7-year-old boy Witches, Farrar; School District in 1991. Reason: who has a run-in with some Dahl, Roald Penguin. witch characters & theme. Retained real-life witches. J Challenged at the Hillsboro Elementary School in 1991. Reasons: degrading to children; The tale of a 7-year-old boy Witches, Farrar; disgusting and vile descriptions; who has a run-in with some Dahl, Roald Penguin. Retained. real-life witches. J 41 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Challenged at the Bilquist Elementary School in Milwaukee in 1993. Reasons: references to violence to children by parents & child and the occult. Retained; superintendent recommended The tale of a 7-year-old boy Witches, The , Farrar; requirement for parent approval. who has a run-in with some Dahl, Roald Penguin. Final outcome unknown. real-life witches. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1994. Reasons: graphic descriptions of witches'' The tale of a 7-year-old boy Witches, Farrar; faces & feet and description of who has a run-in with some Dahl, Roald Penguin. witches as child-killers. Retained. real-life witches. J

Challenged at the Douglas County Verses featuring mayhem, Dahl, Roald and Roald Dahl's Revolting Library System in 1992. Reasons: greed, betrayals and murder, Quentin Blake Rhymes, Puffin. violent and lewd content. Retained. from two gifted collaborators. J

2003 debut album for up-and- coming British rock act. Includes the singles "Growing Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton On Me," "Get Your Hands Off Permission to Land , County Library in 2005. Reason: My Woman" and "I Believe In Darkness Atlantic (audio CD). unknown. Retained. A Thing Called Love." A

A documentary of the history and attitudes of the opposing sides of the Vietnam War . The Challenged at the Driftwood film also endeavors to give Public Library in Lincoln City in voice to the Vietnamese people 1995. Reason: a scene filmed in a themselves as to how the war Hearts and Minds, brothel is offensive; would "start has affected them and their (video); Criterion an appetite for pornography". reasons why they fought the Davis, Peter Collection. Retained. United States. A

Challenged at the Newberg Public Library in 1997. Reason: concern about the appropriateness of Louden Swain is a champion Vision Quest, Laurel language for young adults. restler training for a state Davis, Terry Leaf. Retained. tournament. YA

42 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l Challenged at the Beaver Elementary School in Beaverton in 1992. Reason: drawings of nude artists' models; adolescents not mature enough for this type of material; may misuse it. Retained Originally published in 1970, with the inclusion of a brief this book shows people how to How to Draw What "awareness letter" informing recognize the basic shape to You See, (publisher parents that the book had been draw an object, no matter how De Reyna, Rudy unknown). discussed. much detail it contains. YA,J

Challenged at the Tillamook County Library in 1993. Reasons: the main character shows disrespect after her husband's This is a tale of a widow who death; children might think that a tries to silence her husband's Dancing Skeleton, person can come back after death. ghost when a fiddler comes DeFelice, Cynthia Aladdin. Retained. courting. J

After stealing a dead man's boots, a wandering bagpiper Challenged at the Multnomah uses them to play a trick on an County Library in January 2001. unfriendly farmer but then Cold Feet, DK Reason: disturbing for young finds the trick turned back on DeFelice, Cynthia Children. children. Retained. him. E

After stealing a dead man's boots, a wandering bagpiper Challenged at the Multnomah uses them to play a trick on an County Library in May 2001. unfriendly farmer but then Cold Feet, DK Reason: disturbing for young finds the trick turned back on DeFelice, Cynthia Children. children. Retained. him. E

Alpha Bravo Charlie: A Military Alphabet; Challenged in a public library in Margaret K. Mcelderry 2009; Reason: political viewpoint; ABC book with a military Demarest, Chris L. Books may promote war. Retained theme E

One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon First Love/ Last Love: Citizens Alliance. Reason: the This is a second collection of Denneny, Michelle, New Fiction from materials exist to promote more than 20 stories of gay Charles Ortlieb and Christopher Street, homosexuality and moral decay. fiction from "Christopher Thomas Steele Perigee Books; Putnam. Retained. Street" magazine. A

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A documentary film on the life and death of Kenneth Pinyan aka Mr. Hands, an American Devor, Robinson, man who died of peritonitis due writer and director. Challenged in a public library by to perforation of the colon after Produced by Peggy an individual in 2011. Reason: engaging in receptive anal sex Case. Zoo; ThinkFilm sexually explicit. Retained. with a horse. A

Challenged by parents at Monroe High School in 1979. Reason: the Man's Body: An book's portrayal of male and Owner's Manual, female anatomies was too explicit. Illustrated guide to a man's Diagram Group Bantam; Paddington. Removed. body A

Challenged by parents at Monroe High School in 1979. Reason: the Woman's Body: An book's portrayal of male and Owner's Manual, female anatomies was too explicit. Illustrated guide to a woman's Diagram Group Bantam; Paddington. Removed. body A

Michelangelo: Master DiCagno, Gabriella, of the Italian Challenged in a public library in Briefly examines the life of the Simone Bone and Renaissance, Peter August 2009. Reason: sexuality Italian artist and traces the L.R. Galante Bedrick (nudity). Retained development of his art. J

Challenged by a parent in an Disney's Beauty and elementary school library in 2008 the Beast, Golden for religious viewpoint and occult / Adapted from the film by A.L. Disney Books Satanism. Outcome unknown. Singer J

Challenged by a parent in an elementary school library in 2008. Reason: culturally inaccurate; Disney's Pocahontas , religious viewpoint and occult / Disney Golden Books Satanism. Outcome unknown. Adapted from the film J

Challenged by a parent in an elementary school library in 2008. Reason: religious viewpoint and occult / Satanism. Outcome Disney Disney's The Lion King unknown. Adapted from the film J

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A how-to book, from the Christian perspective, on discipline and child-rearing, Strong-Willed Child Challenged at the McMinnville focusing on sibling rivalry, Birth through Public Library in 1994. Reason: hyperactivity, self-esteem and Adolescence , Tyndale advocates use of physical force to the most common mistakes Dobson, James House. the point of abuse. Retained. made by frustrated parents. A

Techniques for helping men Challenged at the Multnomah and women accept County Library in 1992. Reasons: masturbation as a joyful and pornographic and promotes essential expression of their Dodson, Betty Sex for One, Harmony. homosexuality. Retained. sexuality. A

Challenged at the Salem Public Techniques for helping men Library in 1995. Reason: the book and women accept contains "nothing about the value masturbation as a joyful and of family and/or married life." essential expression of their Dodson, Betty Sex for One, Harmony. Retained. sexuality A

Challenged at the Salem Public Nineteen stories, based on true Bear Stories , Garrard Library in 1990. Reason: violence. episodes, about different kinds Dolch, Edward Publishing. Retained. of bears throughout the world. J

Details of all the major Challenged at the Multnomah participants in WW II, County Library in 2001. Reason: including line drawings, cut- Bombers of World War omission of B-17 Flying Fortress. aways, photos and other Donald, David II, MetroBooks. Retained. relevant information A

Challenged at the Dry Hollow Elementary School in The Dalles in 1991. Reasons: inappropriate Nobody believes Harry's little words, such as "stupid", "spit", sister hates him, and confusion "hate"; actions such as throwing reigns while she discovers that frogs into frosting mix & spitting being a sibling almost always into pudding; negative description means mishaps and injustices, Dragonwagon, I Hate My Brother of sibling quarrels & tensions. but that her brother has his Crescent Harry, HarperCollins. Retained. good points. J

Challenged by a teacher at the Crook County Middle School A teenage runaway encounters Dragonwagon, Library in Prineville in 1989. both love and loneliness when Crescent and Paul To Take a Dare, Reason: excessive use of she decides to settle in a small Zindel Bantam; Harper. profanity. Restricted to 8th graders. Arkansas town. YA

45 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l How to design and draw Wrap & Drape fashion items made of one Fashion: History, Challenged in a public library in piece of fabric including Design & Drawing, April 2010. Reason: offensive shawls, head scarves, capes, Drudi, Elisabetta Pepin content. Retained sarongs and pareos. A

Historian, playwright and gay activist, Duberman was treated One of 17 books challenged at the for some 20 years by a Deschutes County Library in 1993 succession of psychotherapists by a member of the Oregon who attempted to "cure" him of Citizens Alliance. Reason: the his homosexuality. How he materials exist to promote gradually came to embrace his Cures: A Gay Man's homosexuality and moral decay. sexual orientation as normal is Duberman, Martin Odyssey, Dutton. Retained. the focus of this autobiography. A

Suspicious and uneasy about Challenged at the Clarkes the atmosphere at her new Elementary School in Mulino in boarding school, 14-year-old 1989. Reason: explicit descriptions Kit slowly realizes why she and Down a Dark Hall, of dead spirits controlling the girls. the other three students at the Duncan, Lois Laurel Leaf. Retained school were selected. YA

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer A teenager casually suggests School District in 2002. Reason: playing a cruel trick on the Killing Mr. Griffin, inappropriate language and plot. English teacher, but did he Duncan, Lois Laurel Leaf. Retained. intend it to end with murder? YA

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton Vampire: The County Library in 1995. Reason: Complete Guide to the unsuitable for children; objected to Dunn-Mascetti, World of the Undead, "sexual practices of vampires." A compilation of stories and Manuel Studio. Retained. investigations of vampires. A

A portrayal of the seasonal changes that take place in a landscape of hills, pastures, ponds, trees and a large house, center stage for the natural cycle from January to Challenged at the Hall Elementary December. The family that School in Gresham in 1997. lives there is depicted in Our House on the Hill, Reason: picture of a naked little various activities indoors and Dupasquier, Phillipe Puffin. girl. Retained. out. E

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Anna May Wong plays the part of Shosho, the Chinese scullery maid who overnight Challenged in a public library in becomes the toast of London as Piccadilly (video); 2008. Reason: inappropriate for a the lead dancer at the Dupont, E.A., Director Image Entertainment public library. Retained Piccadilly Club. A

Devastated to discover that Uncle Rob, his hero, is dying of AIDS, 12-year-old Gary, in need of advice and guidance in Challenged at the Seaside Public his life, finds that it is Uncle When Heroes Die, Library in 1993. Reason: Rob himself who gives him Durant, Peggy Macmillan. promotes homosexuality. Retained. strength to face the future. J

Challenged in a public library in May 2010. Reason: cover Dwarves (musical Come Clean; Epitaph objectifies women. Retained American punk rock group group) (sound recording) without changes recording. A Challenged in a public library by a patron in 2015. Reason: Patron believes that it A monthly magazine that unfairly celebrates black men & address African-American promotes a left-wing agenda. issues, personalities and Ebony (magazine) Johnson Publisher Retained interests A

Challenged at the Bend-La Pine A little witch girl makes a School District in 1991. Reasons: discovery about life without Edmundson, Anna Witch, witch theme and necromancy. mother after a loss of temper Madeleine Doubleday. Retained. clashes with a loss of patience. J

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1997. Reason: magazine is filled with images Game reviews, news, previews, portraying sadistic and perverse codes, cheats, contests, guides, Electronic Gaming Electronic Gaming themes...unsuitable for youth. Q&As, FAQs, screenshots, Monthly Monthly, (periodical). Retained. release dates and more. YA

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A collection of essays based on papers delivered at a world conference on pornography held in Los Angeles in August 1998. Representatives of the legal and academic communities (including many internally renowned scholars and First Amendment experts) and members of the adult entertainment industry join to Porn 101: Eroticism, cover a wide-ranging array of Pornography & the Challenged at the Multnomah topics – from erotic films to First Amendment, County Library in 2002. Reason: phone sex, censorship to Elias, James Prometheus Books. graphic illustrations. Retained. feminism. A

The CIA is so desperate to catch a serial killer that it blackmails a judge to free a former agent convicted of lying to Congress. The agent, Mike Culley, is told only to locate a KGB defector who had once Challenged at the Salem Public been his operative in Moscow Cold Cold Heart, Library in 1998. Reason: sadistic and is now implicated in a Elliott, James Random House (audio). violence. Retained. massive counterfeiting scheme. A

Patrick Bateman is young, buff, tan, and filthy rich. He works at a powerhouse Wall Street firm. He can afford to do whatever he wants in an America that not only approves of his behavior, Challenged at the Multnomah but ardently wants to emulate it County Library in 1991. Reason: as well. There is one slight book not appropriate for library quirk in Bateman's well coiffed American Psycho, because of what it depicts about persona: He likes to rape, Ellis, Bret Easton Vintage. human behavior. Retained. torture and murder people. A

Describes how the culture of Trinidad, Festivals of Challenged in 2008 by a parent. Trinidad is reflected in its the World Series, Reason: religious viewpoint. festivals including Carnival, Ellis, Royston Gareth Stevens Outcome unknown Phagwa, Hosay, and Parang. J

48 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l Vic and his telepathic dog, Blood, struggle to endure in the aftermath of nuclear war. But when Blood sniffs out Quilla June – a girl who has come disguised as a boy to the womanless nuclear wasteland from an underground world (to which the population has fled Vic and Blood: The from destruction) – Vic Chronicles of a Boy Challenged at the Salem Public discovers love while Blood Ellison, Harlan and and His Dog , St. Library in 1994. Reasons: violent; sees his own survival Richard Corben Martin's Press. condones rape. Retained. threatened. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library in Roseburg in 1989. Reason: nudity and violent photos Prelude to World War harmful to children researching the Illustrated with color and B&W Elson, Robert T. II, Time-Life. war. Retained. photographs A

Based on the New International Challenged at the Multnomah Version (NIV) Bible, this County Library in 1991. Reason: commentary provides Evangelical public funds should not be comments, outlines and Commentary on the expended on religious books. introductions for each of the Elwell, Walter A. Bible , Baker Books. Retained. sixty-six biblical books. A

The author presents an Secret of Water: For Challenged in a public library by understanding of water the Children of the an individual in 2012. Reason: intended to encourage parents World , Beyond Words Concern that the book is and children to value, respect Pub.; Atria Books, unscientific. Requested by and protect this most precious Emoto, Masaru 2006. reclassified as fiction. Retained. resource J

Challenged in a public library in One of a graphic novel series 2008. Reason: inappropriate for (manga) set in the near future children; requested children under after a pandemic killed a large Eden: It's an Endless 18 be restricted from checking out portion of the population World!, vol. 5; Dark materials marked 18+. Retained; creating world-wide chaos. Endo, Hiroki Horse policy not changed. Translated from Japanese. A

Challenged in a public library in One of a graphic novel series 2010 with a request it be restricted (manga) set in the near future to adults only. Reason: sexually after a pandemic killed a large Endo, Hiroki, Kumar It’s An Endless World! explicit. Item was reclassified from portion of the population Sivasubramanian & [Vol. 6]; Dark Horse young adult to adult, but not creating world-wide chaos. Steve Dutro Manga, 2007 restricted. Translated from Japanese. A

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Hablando en plata Challenged at the Multnomah (Talking in Silver), County Library in 2005. Reason: Entrialgo, Mauro Editorial Edinumen. unknown. Retained. Graphic novel. A

Challenged by a public library Middle School patron in 2007. Reason: sexual A guide to help deal with Survival Guide, J. content is inappropriate for middle changes in school, family, Erlbach, Arlene Walker school students. Retained social lives and bodies. A

Challenged at the Eugene Public Library in 1988. Reason: language, Cutting Edge. sexual nature and “perversity.” An anthology of horror and Etchison, Dennis Doubleday. Retained. fantasy stories. A

Equestrian Grace Maclean has a horrendous accident that leaves her and her four-legged friend damaged in mind, body and spirit. It then falls to a mythical horse whisperer, an Challenged at the McMinnville equine master who has the Public Library in 1997. Reason: ability to heal horses with Horse Whisperer, sexual content and foul language soothing words and a gentle Evans, Nicholas Delacorte Press. available to children. Retained. touch, to help. A

Challenged at the Jordan Valley Longarm knows what needs to Union High School in 1987. be done and sets about doing it Longarm in Virginia Reason: the book is “too sexually – and blasting everyone that Evans, Tabor City, Jove. graphic.” Removed. stands in his way. A On Becoming Preschool Wise: Optimizing Educational Outcomes Challenged at a public library in What Preschoolers 2006. Reason: following the Ezzo, Gary and Need to Learn, Parent theories of the author could lead to Robert Bucknam Wise Solutions malnutrition of infants. Retained. Practical advice for parents. A

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Seth Strummar is a gunfighter trying to change his life. He's accepted the responsibility for his 5-year-old son, Lobo, and taken on a partner, Joaquin Challenged at the Hillsboro Public Ascarate. They attempt to Library in 1995. Reason: rescue a friend who's been violence, graphic sex, incarcerated by a crooked homosexuality, manipulation and sheriff. To gain access to the abuse of women, and a specific compound, Seth exploits the scene in which a young boy love of a young girl who has Road from Betrayal, watches his father have sex. sex with the guards to distract Fackler, Elizabeth M. Evans and Co. Retained. them. A

Faderman charts the evolution of the concept of the "lesbian" as a 20th century social construct and shows how love between women, once known Odd Girls and Twilight at the turn of the century by Lovers: A History of such terms as "romantic Lesbian Life in Challenged at the Woodburn friendship" or "sentimental Twentieth Century Public Library 1992. Reason: friendship," came to be called Faderman, Lillian America, Penguin. theme of book. Retained. "lesbianism." A

Challenged at the Tillamook County Library in 2000. Reason: Farrar, Janet and Witches' Bible, the book teaches people how to Stewart Farrar Phoenix Publishing. practice witchcraft. Retained. An in-depth look at Wicca. A

Challenged at a public library in 2007. Reason: a scene where a G ötter der Pest (Gods vendor shows pornography to an of the Plague), Cinema adult. "Children could walk into Fassbinder, Rauber World Entertainment the room while you are watching Werner; Director (video). it". Retained. A gangster film A

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This is the story of Barbara, a young woman who as a child was the victim of ritual satanic abuse at the hands of a sect led by her own grandfather. While Barbara's recollections are shocking and sometimes almost unbelievable, her story is that of a survivor, and she offers hope of recovery for other victims. The book's foreword Challenged at the Multnomah gives a brief history of satanic Lessons in Evil, County Library in 2000. Reason: practice, and the extensive Lessons from the Light, entices child sadists and bibliography serves as a Feldman, Gail Carr Dell. murderers. Retained. thorough reading list. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1993. Reason: Ffolkes' Cartoon contributes to the delinquency of Cartoons of Michael Ffolkes, a Companion to minors; promotes perverse sex; British cartoonist & illustrator Classical Mythology, denigrates families & religious who published in Punch, The Ffolkes, Michael David & Charles PLC. values. Retained. Daily Telegraph & Playboy. A

Challenged at the Salem Public Library in 1999. Reason: book is overly erotic Reason: Removed Finch, Carol Apache Knight, Zebra. because of bad condition. A romance. A

Natalie realizes she must cut herself off from Tulip, whose lies, cruelty and need to control threaten to destroy them both. Challenged at the Multnomah A haunting novel about the Tulip Touch, Hamish County Library in 2000. Reason: sometimes malevolent nature of Fine, Anne Hamilton. violence and cruelty. Retained. friendship. For grades 6-9. E

Challenged in 2008 by a public library patron. Reason: offensive A series of mysteries featuring language and concern that children Lady Grace Cavendish, a 13 Lady Grace Mysteries, may emulate the character's year-old Maid of Honour in the Finney, Patricia Delacorte, Doubleday inappropriate actions. Retained Court of Queen Elizabeth I. J

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A Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines four One of 17 books challenged at the countercultural communities: Deschutes County Library in 1993 San Francisco's Castro district, Cities on a Hill: A by a member of the Oregon Rajneeshpuram in Oregon, Sun Journey through Citizens Alliance. Reason: the City retirement village in Contemporary materials exist to promote Florida and the Rev. Jerry American Cultures, homosexuality and moral decay. Falwell's parish enclave in Fitzgerald, Frances Simon & Schuster. Retained. Virginia. A

Challenged at the Hillsboro Public Library in 1989. Reasons: Objection to the violence & aggression illustrated; felt the author was telling children that hurting other is fun; book A group of children find that Bang Bang You're "persuasive in a violent way. while play war can be fun, real Fitzhugh, Louise Dead , Trophy Press. Retained. war is no fun at all. E

Challenged at the Douglas County Library in 1994. Reasons: foul language; depressing story. A sequel to Harriet, the Spy in Requested removal or which Sport is kidnapped by reclassification to adult. Retained his long-absent mother after Fitzhugh, Louise Sport, Yearling. without change. inheriting millions of dollars. J

A teenage girl must solve the Nightmare on Elm Challenged at the Hillsboro Public mystery of her friends' deaths Street (Tales of Library 1992. Reasons: it was in after they are killed by a Terror), Crestwood the children's department; could disfigured man who stalks them Flood, E.L. House. cause bad dreams. Retained. in their dreams. YA,J

Challenged at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City in 1994. Reasons: sex orgies. Follett, Ken Big Needle, Zebra. Retained. An psychological action/thriller. A

A novel about homecoming and the South; Gayla Tyner is haunted by the South, what it means, has meant, and is becoming, as she struggles to Challenged in a public library in find her place as professor, Fortune, Gwendoline Growing Up Nigger 2012 by an individual. Reason: mother, wife, and daughter. Y. Rich: A Novel; Pelican racist & offensive. Retained A

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Challenged at the Lake County Library in Lakeview in 1992. Reasons: subliminal messages In this picture book, Fox poses would promote witchcraft and and answers a series of Guess What?, Gulliver seduce children into witchcraft. questions about a witch named Fox, Mem Books. Retained. Daisy O'Grady. E Based on a true story this film tells the story of a brother and sister who are kidnapped and Challenged in a public library by criminally exploited in a way an individual in 2012. Reason: that violently destructs a Franco, Michel, writer Daniel & Ana ; nudity, sexual explicit, violence. formerly close sibling & director Videomax Retained relationship. A

Fourteen-year-old Claire and her mother, Jane, are on their way across the country to visit Claire's grandmother. As they approach the family farm, Claire watches her mother become more and more anxious. This trip unlocks the key to the many questions Claire has about their past – including the identity of her father and the reason her mother never went back home Challenged at the Scholls Heights until now. Janey's Girl is a Elementary School in Beaverton in coming-of-age novel with a Janey's Girl, Kids Can 2001. Reason: book is too mature twist: Claire's mother is the one Freisen, Gayle Press. for elementary audience. Retained. who reaches maturity. E

Provides tips on how to create Challenged at the Keizer a haunted house at home and How to Haunt a House Elementary School in 1996. instructions for performing for Halloween, Reason: illustrations in book magic tricks at a Halloween Friedhoffer, Robert Tandem Library. portray magic tricks. Retained. party. E

Challenged in a middle school A realistic family drama in library in February 2010. Reason: which Thirteen-year-old offensive language and protagonist Samantha must contend with is not a good role model for a child the effects of her fathers getting help with her father's alcoholism on every aspect of Friend, Natasha Lush. Scholastic alcoholism. Retained her life. YA

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Seven little ducks need to learn to swim and dive. After a warning, being forced to stay up all night to practice and being called a sissy, one scared duckling learns to swim but Challenged at the Siuslaw Public can't dive. Father duck is so Library District in 1994. Reason: angry that the little duck can't Seven Diving Ducks, parent's love is conditional & dive, that he sends him away to Friskey, Margaret David McKay. based on behavior. Retained. live with the chickens. J

This video stars two highly intelligent dogs, who, together, save their young master and his Challenged at the Multnomah baby sister from treacherous Dogs to the Rescue, County Library in 2000. Reason: villains by carrying the children Fritz-Nemeth, Paul, Legend Films.(video). dark & scary content. Retained. to safety. E

Challenged at the Multnomah This is the first of a nine County Library in 2005. Reason: volume graphic novel series violence and sex warrant an 18+ or about two young men who set Mature Readers rating; requested about changing Japan (and the reclassification and rating. world) – one from above Fumimura, Sho and Sanctuary, VIZ Media Retained in Graphic Novel (politics) and one from below Ryoichi Ikegami LLC. collection, no rating added. (organized crime). A

Challenged at the Multnomah A story about siblings' backseat How about going for a County Library in 2002. Reason bickering during a Sunday Gammell, Stephen ride, Silver Whistle. unknown. Retained. drive. E

Challenged in a public library by A teenaged Iranian princess, a an individual in 2011. Reason: German-Canadian girl, and a nudity, sexually explicit, drugs & Cuban-Jewish girl from New Dreams of Significant suicide. Concern that it promotes York City become friends Girls; Simon & wrongdoing & provides teen girls when they spend three summers Garcia, Cristina Schuster with negative role models. Retained at a Swiss boarding school. YA

A ditty arranged and performed Challenged at the Multnomah by musicians Grisman and the County Library in 2000. Reason: late Grateful Dead guitarist use of the word "hell" on tape that Garcia makes a transition into Garcia, Jerry and There Ain't No Bugs is written as "heck" in the book. picture-book text. For David Grisman On Me, HarperCollins. Retained. preschool through grade 3. E

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Challenged at the Cedar Mill Community Library in 1988. Reason: the book portrays lesbian First published in 1982, this is Annie on My Mind, love and sex as normal. The book the story of two teenage girls Farrar, Straus and was temporarily removed and then whose friendship blossoms into Garden, Nancy Giroux. returned. Retained. love. YA

Challenged at the Salem Public First published in 1982, this is Annie on My Mind, Library in 1990. Reasons: lesbian the story of two teenage girls Farrar, Straus and love relationship between teenage whose friendship blossoms into Garden, Nancy Giroux. girls; morally wrong. Retained. love. YA

First published in 1982, this is Annie on My Mind, Challenged at Multnomah County the story of two teenage girls Farrar, Straus and Library in 1990. Reason: whose friendship blossoms into Garden, Nancy Giroux. unknown. Retained. love. YA

One of 5 books challenged by a member of the Oregon Citizens First published in 1982, this is Annie on My Mind, Alliance at the Bend High School the story of two teenage girls Farrar, Straus and in 1993. Reason: homosexual whose friendship blossoms into Garden, Nancy Giroux. content. Retained. love. YA

Challenged at Multnomah County Library in 1995. Reason: "if we First published in 1982, this is Annie on My Mind, continue to be open to such ideas the story of two teenage girls Farrar, Straus and (Lesbianism) what will become of whose friendship blossoms into Garden, Nancy Giroux. the 'family'..." Retained. love. YA

When Molly draws a picture of her family for her kindergarten class, Tommy jeers at her that no one has two mommies. At first she is angry and hurt, but with the support of her teacher and her loving parents – Mommy (her birth mother) and Mama Lu (her adoptive mother) – she comes to accept Challenged at the Multnomah her family. What helps her Molly's Family, Farrar, County Library in 2004. Reason: most is seeing many different Garden, Nancy Straus and Giroux. promotes homosexuality. Retained. kinds of families. E

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Challenged in the Sherwood, School District in October 2008 by Based on the 8th Century parents; Request to remove from Anglo-Saxon epic poem, the sophomore honors English Beowulf. The human condition reading list. Reason: concerns is seen through the eyes of about scenes describing torture and Grendel, the monster in the Gardner, John Grendel; Knopf mutilation. Retained. original poem. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1992. Reason: A photo documentary (with a Sturgis, South Dakota: the book dehumanizes women; generous mixture of posed Motorcycle Mecca, Zg inappropriate values to promote in shots) of the bikers who gather Garfinkel, Martin Pub Co. the library. Retained. in the Black Hills each August. A

Young viewers come face-to- face with the realities of unwanted pregnancies, STD's, and AIDS. They meet kids like themselves who gambled Garner, Robert O., Sex, Lies and the Challenged at the Salem-Keizer everything for a moment's fling Kirk Cameron; Truth, Focus on the School District in 1998. Reason: – and those who lost it all to a Chelsea Noble Family Films (video). unknown. Retained. deadly disease. YA

In this upbeat cancer story, Gaynes recounts "the most painful and exhilarating experience of my life,'' taking us through the wrenching Challenged at the Multnomah decisions she had to make County Library in 1995. Reason: starting with a choice between self absorbed last thoughts of lumpectomy and mastectomy. author could cause debilitating She accepted chemotherapy's How Am I Gonna Find depression/suicide in someone extra poundage and loss of a Man if I'm Dead?, with life threatening situations." hair, as well as the loss of her Gaynes, Fanny Morgan Press. Retained. husband. A A Jew in Communist Challenged at Multnomah County Prague, Nantier Beall Library in 1997. Reason: This story tells of a Jewish Minoustchine inappropriate for children. family in post-World War II Giardino, Vittorio Publishing. Retained. Prague. A

Challenged in 2007 by a public library patron who was concerned An original story drawing upon children might get the wrong idea tales about "Brother Juniper, a about their bodies and religion. friar and friend of St. Francis of The patron recommended that it be Assisi" who, for example, gives reclassified into a section for someone the robe off his back, Brother Juniper, children 10 years and older. even though he is naked Gibfield, Diane Clarion Books Retained underneath. E

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While the Black Death, smallpox and AIDS may seem to have little in common, Giblin draws parallels between them that are both striking and fascinating. The Black Death was often blamed on Jews, leading to hatred, mistrust, and violence against them. In much the same way, many people have blamed AIDS on homosexuals. The medical terms are clearly explained, and Giblin moves deftly from one historical highlight to another, When Plague Strikes: Challenged at the Multnomah touching briefly, yet The Black Death, County Library in 2000. Reason: thoroughly, on the major events Smallpox, AIDS, because the title appeared on a that make up the history of Giblin, James Cross HarperCollins. boy's booklist. Retained. each disease. E

Challenged in a public library in August 2009. Reason: glorifies maiming and killing and promotes intolerance of the physically Giffin, Keith and I Luv Halloween; disabled, parents, and police. A comedy-horror graphic Benjamin Roman Yokyopop Removed due to age and condition. novel. YA

Challenged at Lake Oswego Junior High School in 2007 by a parent. One of four optional books for a language arts bullying unit intended to teach eighth-grade students about situations and people they could be confronted by so they can think about and discuss how they would react. When Rob, the charismatic Reason: "filthy profanities" leader of the senior class, turns ranging from derogatory slang the school nerd into Prince terms to sexual encounters and Charming, his actions lead to Shattering Glass, violence inappropriate for 13-year- unexpected violence. Ages 12 Giles, Gail Roaring Brook Press. olds. Outcome unknown. and up YA

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Opening with the August 1970 release of the second LP by the Stooges (from whom sprang Iggy Pop), Gimarc's chronicle of the punk era is a day-by-day accounting of the formation (and demise) of dozens of punk rock bands, their recordings and performances. Punk was a do-it-yourself movement that gave voices to a disenfranchised population of Punk Diary: 1970- Challenged at the Multnomah young rebels and nihilists. 1979, St. Martin's County Library in 1997. Reason: Gimarc emphasizes UK punk Gimarc, George Press. unknown. Retained. in this book. A

A retelling of a traditional Russian folktale. An older couple whose children have grown and gone away yearn for the company of a child. Challenged at the Multnomah Grandpa fashions a boy out of County Library in 2000. Reason: a piece of clay, and as the boy violent and graphic nature of book. dries out by the fire, Clay Boy Ginsberg, Mirra Clay Boy, Greenwillow. Retained. comes to life. E

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1993. Reasons: includes 2 paintings that graphically depict a nude adult female & a nude male child. Not suitable for elementary children; exposes them to adult anatomy & contributes to a lack of personal modesty. Removed and replaced with another Spanish language Giron, Nicole El Agua, Lectorum. book on water. A children's book about water. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2002. Reason: Stories about the lives, politics Pornstar, Simon & graphic sexual illustrations. and everyday preoccupations of Gittler, Ian Schuster. Retained. porn professionals. A

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Challenged in a public library by a parent in 2011. Reason: anti-ethic and violence. Book not culturally A folk tale that tells the story of appropriate for Native Americans Iktomi the famous "trickster" and not age appropriate for young according to Native American children. Requested that title be legend. The author is an award- Iktomi and the Berries: relocated from children's picture winning author and illustrator A Plains Indian Story. book section to juvenile section. of children's books, mostly Goble, Paul Orchard Books Retained Native American stories. J

A movie about a recently engaged woman whose life is thrown into turmoil after Sleeping Dogs Lie; Challenged in a public library in confessing to her fiancé that First Look Home 2011. Reason: sexually explicit she once experimented with Goldthwait, Bobcat Entertainment conduct. Retained. bestiality. A

An epic fantasy series featuring a vast cast of unique characters. The main character is a young man named Richard Cypher, a simple guide who lends a hand to a stranger seeking a nameless Wizard who left his land many years ago. Over the Challenged at the Eugene Public course of the series, Richard Library in 2003. Reason: graphic learns about his heritage while sexual and violent material. All but seeking to stop the evil that Sword of Truth Series, the first book, Wizard's First Rule , others would unleash upon the Goodkind, Terry Tor Books. were reclassified from YA to adult. world. YA

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary Challenged at the Eugene Public seeking help . . . and more. His Library in 2003. Reason: graphic world, his very beliefs, are sexual and violent material. shattered when ancient debts Initially retained as YA. Patron come due with thundering Wizard's First Rule ; appealed to next level & this title violence. First book in the Goodkind, Terry Tor Books was also reclassified to adult. Sword of Truth series. YA

Challenged at the La Grande Central Elementary School in A story about prospectors The Horror of High 1990. Reason: portrayal of running around town near the Goodman, Julius Ridge, Bantam Books. gruesome violence. Removed. Sierra Nevada. J

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Challenged at the Salem Public Moment in Time, Time- Library in 2002. Reason: poor Gould, Judith Warner. writing and graphic sex. Retained. A romance/thriller. A

Challenged by parents at the A science fiction adventure Bolton Middle School of the West story in which a teenage boy Linn-Wilsonville School District discovers a teleportation ability in 1995. Reason: graphic that rescues him from an Gould, Steven C. Jumper, Tor Books. homosexual rape scene. Retained. abusive father. YA

A science fiction adventure story in which a teenage boy Challenged at Multnomah County discovers a teleportation ability Library in 1995. Reason: graphic that rescues him from an Gould, Steven C. Jumper, Tor Books. homosexual rape scene. Retained. abusive father. YA

Challenged at Multnomah County Library in 1995. Reason: graphic A science fiction adventure rape attempt. Requested removal story in which a teenage boy from collection, or at least from discovers a teleportation ability Young Adult collection. Retained that rescues him from an Gould, Steven C. Jumper, Tor Books. with no change abusive father. YA The Vatican and Homosexuality: Reactions to the One of 17 books challenged at the “Letter to the Bishops Deschutes County Library in 1993 This collection includes 25 of the Catholic Church by a member of the Oregon essays in response to the 1986 on the Pastoral Care Citizens Alliance. Reason: the letter from the Vatican’s of Homosexual materials exist to promote Congregation for the Doctrine Gramick, Jeannine Persons," Crossroad homosexuality and moral decay. of Faith about pastoral care of and Pat Furey Publishing Co. Retained. homosexuals. A

In a remote town high in the Canadian Rockies, a mysterious and terrible killer is on the loose. Mutilated bodies appear in the snow, with no human footprints nearby. For Sam Hunt, this is especially terrifying because he has been Challenged at the Multnomah having blackouts, waking up County Library in 1996. Reason miles from home, with blood content includes serial killers and on his face and no idea what Gray, Muriel Trickster, Doubleday. mutilated bodies. Retained. he's been doing. A

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Cook, the Thief, His Set in an indefinite future, The Wife & Her Lover, Cook, The Thief, His Wife & The; Anchor Challenged in June 2010 in a Her Lover is an outrageous and Entertainment; public library. Reason: nudity, satirical film about love, sex, Tidemark sexually explicit, antifamily, food, power, murder and Greenaway, Peter Entertainment (video) occult, Satanism. Retained revenge. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1989. Reason: In this book, one of the “Al” sexual references, the presentation series about a passionate of divorce as a matter of fact and nonconformist, Al finds her life derogatory remarks about friends. complicated by her father's first Greene, Constance I Know You, Al, Viking. Retained. visit in years. J

In this book, one of the “Al” series about a passionate Challenged at Newberg Public nonconformist, Al finds her life Library in 1997. Reason: explicit complicated by her father's first Greene, Constance I Know You, Al, Viking. sexual verbal content. Reclassified. visit in years. J

Beatrice Lacey loves nothing more than the family estate, Wideacrenot. Foiled in her hunger to own the estate by the 18th century laws of entail, Beatrice plots her father's Challenged in at the Umatilla death, knowing she can twist Public Library in 1990. Reason: Harry in any direction she Wideacre, Simon & incestuous relationship between chooses, for her brother Gregory, Philippa Schuster. sister & brother. Removed. harbors a dark, perverted secret. A

Forgiveness Formula: A step-by-step approach to How to Let Go of Your Challenged in a public library in confronting and letting go of Pain and move on with 2008. Reason: sexually explicit the anger and pain caused by Griffin, Kathleen Life. Marlowe. content. Retained trauma and betrayal. A

Nathan, a sophomore and the only child of an abusive, scripture-quoting, booze- Challenged at the Salem-Keizer guzzling father and a nearly School District in 2001. Reason: invisible mother, becomes homosexuality, drinking and smitten with Roy, a senior who Grimsley, Jim Dream Boy, Algonquin. graphic language. Removed. lives next door. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah A compilation from the author's Big Book of Hell, County Library in 1992. Reason: syndicated comic strip Life in Groening, Matt Pantheon. unsuitable for children. Retained. Hell. A

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Challenged by a parent at Sisters Middle/Senior High School library Scenes from Akbar and Jeff's Akbar & Jeff's Guide in 1993. Reasons: lacks private lives using cartoons to Life, Pantheon educational value; disrespect for from the author's syndicated Groening, Matt Books. authority; profanity. Retained. comic strip Life in Hell. A

Newlyweds King Lee and take a journey into the noisy jungle. The kings are greeted by wild animal families, but the royal travelers suspect that something more significant Challenged at the Multnomah awaits them in the trees. King County Library in 2005. Reason: & King soon discover that the subject of homosexuality and there’s no adventure more Haan, Linda de and King & King, Tricycle the mention of divorce are wonderful than starting a Stern Nijland Press. unacceptable. Retained. family of their own. E

Newlyweds King Lee and King Bertie take a journey into the noisy jungle. The kings are Challenged at the Multnomah greeted by wild animal County Library in 2006. Reason: families, but the royal travelers the subject of homosexuality is too suspect that something more complex for young people; significant awaits them in the requested reclassification and trees. King & King soon warning label. Retained in discover that there’s no Haan, Linda de and King & King, Tricycle children's collection, no label adventure more wonderful than Stern Nijland Press. added. starting a family of their own. E

Newlyweds King Lee and King Bertie take a journey into the noisy jungle. The kings are greeted by wild animal families, but the royal travelers Challenged at a public library in suspect that something more 2006. Reason: the books includes significant awaits them in the the "threatening mother and a son trees. King & King soon choosing a man to wed" and that discover that there’s no Haan, Linda de and King & King, Tricycle "abuse in the book is presented as adventure more wonderful than Stern Nijland Press. acceptable." Retained. starting a family of their own. E

63 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l Molly, the 12-year-old narrator, and her brother Michael dislike their bratty 5-year-old stepsister, Heather, and resent the family move to an isolated converted church in the Challenged at the Astor country. The adjoining Elementary School in Astoria in graveyard frightens Molly, but 1990. Reasons: cover art too Heather seems drawn to it. frightening; realistic rather than Molly discovers that the ghost fictional writing style; of a child who died in a fire a questionable characterization of century ago wants to lure Wait 'til Helen Comes: parents; supernatural; portrayal of Heather to her doom. Molly A Ghost Story, death in a hopeless way that could determines to save her Hahn, Mary Downing HarperTrophy. frighten children. Retained. stepsister. J

Matt discovers a corpse and is Challenged at the Salem-Keizer convinced that his mother's School District in1994. Reasons: boyfriend, who are part of a graphic violence; occurrences of drug-packaging ring in which The Dead Man in inappropriate parenting; too cocaine is stuffed into the Indian Creek, frightening for elementary readers. hollow heads of dolls, are Hahn, Mary Downing HarperTrophy. Retained. somehow involved. J Challenged at the Auburn Elementary School in the Salem- Matt discovers a corpse and is Keizer School District in March convinced that his mother's 2010. Reason: not appropriate for boyfriend, who are part of a elementary students because of drug-packaging ring in which The Dead Man in drugs and drug smuggling cocaine is stuffed into the Indian Creek, Harper activities in the book. Outcome hollow heads of dolls, are Hahn, Mary Downing Trophy. unknown. somehow involved. J

Challenged at the Auburn Elementary School in the Salem- Matt discovers a corpse and is Keizer School District in March convinced that his mother's 2010. Reason: not appropriate for boyfriend, who are part of a elementary students because of drug-packaging ring in which The Dead Man in drugs and drug smuggling cocaine is stuffed into the Indian Creek, Harper activities in the book. Outcome hollow heads of dolls, are Hahn, Mary Downing Trophy. unknown. somehow involved. J

Using astrology, mythology and case histories the author discusses transformative contact between the Moon and Pluto, including practical information about flower Hades Moon: Pluto in Challenged in a public library in essences and techniques that Aspect to the Moon; June 2010. Reason: normalizes can help people handle Hades Hall, Judy Weiser parent-child incest. Moon energy. A

64 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l The story of Ingemar, a 12- year-old working-class Swedish boy sent to live with his Challenged at the Multnomah childless aunt and uncle in a County Library in 1992. Reason: country village when his no indication on the cover that it mother falls ill. Swedish film Hallstrom, Lasse, My Life as a Dog, may not be suitable for children. based on a novel by Reidar director (Video). Retained. Jonsson. A Anita Blake is offered a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old zombie. Knowing it means a human sacrifice will be necessary, Anita turns the offer Challenged at the Multnomah down. But when dead bodies County Library in 2001. Reason: start turning up, she realizes graphic sex and violence not that someone else has raised Laughing Corpse, appropriate for young adult. Harold's zombie – and that the Hamilton, Laurell K. Berkeley. Retained. zombie is a killer. YA

Anita Blake may be small and young, but vampires call her the Executioner. Anita is a necromancer and vampire hunter in a time when vampires Challenged at the Douglas County are protected by law – as long Library in 2006. Reason: the book as they don't get too nasty. is violent, with aggressive sexual Now someone's killing content inappropriate for youth; innocent vampires, and Anita requested the book be reclassified agrees to help figure out who Hamilton, Laurell K. Guilty Pleasures, Jove. in Adult Fiction. Reclassified. and why. YA

As soon as his family moves in, 13-year-old Thomas senses something strange about the Civil War era house, which used to be a stop on the Underground Railroad. With the help of his father, he learns about the abolitionists and Challenged at the Salem-Keizer escaping slaves who kept the School District in 1992. Reasons: Underground Railroad running. the book projects fear by frequent While on his own, he explores references to evil and Satan; the hidden passageways in and presents a false perception of under the house, piecing clues history; causes loss of child's together in an increasingly House of Dies Drear, security in school. Retained, dangerous quest for the truth Hamilton, Virginia Video restricted to 7th grade and above. about the past. J

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A look into the much-debated One of 17 books challenged at the issue of homosexuality and Deschutes County Library in 1993 Christian sexual ethics. The by a member of the Oregon author raises difficult questions Homosexuality: The Citizens Alliance. Reason: the and then engages readers in Test Case for Christian materials exist to promote seeking answers based on the Sexual Ethics, Paulist homosexuality and moral decay. Christian teachings of justice, Hanigan, James Press. Retained. truth and love. A Rampaging Fuckers of Everything on the Crazy Shitting Planet of the Vomit Challenged at a public library in Three short satirical novels Atmosphere ; 2010. Reason: vulgar and satanic focusing on the smugness of Hanson, Mykle Eraserhead content. mainstream culture. A

Challenged at the Obsidian Junior This is the story of a girl whose High School in Redmond in 198. dreams focused on her Reason: profanity and sexual achievements on the varsity content are not appropriate for the track team until her father age group and objections to the became seriously ill. Young Harlan, Elizabeth Footfalls, Atheneum. values portrayed. Retained. adult. YA

A hideous woman saves King Arthur's life when the Black Knight menaces him, but she demands a terrible payment: marriage to one of Arthur's knights. Noble Sir Gawain volunteers, and his reward, in Challenged at the Multnomah the grand way of fairy tales, is Sir Gawain and the County Library in 1991. Reason: a beautiful wife when the Loathly Lady, Walker language inappropriate for woman is freed from an evil Hastings, Selina Books Ltd. children. Retained. spell. J

Two 15-year-old female One of 5 books challenged by a classmates are loving and member of the Oregon Citizen's devoted "best friends," but the Alliance at the Bend Senior High time comes when they must ask Hey, Dollface, School library in 1993. Reason: themselves a hard question Hautzig, Deborah Random House. homosexual content. Retained. about their relationship. YA

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Expurgated by an apparent self- appointed censor at the Coquille Public Library in 1994 along with several other books. Most were mysteries and romances in which single words and sexually explicit In this romance novel, an passages where whited out by a adopted boy in need of finding vandal who left either dots or solid his birth parents for medical Confidences, Bantam; ink pen lines where the words had reasons uncovers the secrets of Hayden, Penny Doubleday. been. four women. A

Based on the belief that Challenged at the Multnomah humans come in all shapes and County Library in 2002. Reason: sizes. No matter how thick or the video might "reinforce thin they are, they can look Sewing for the Less negative self image … and good in clothes right for their than Perfect Figure, promote false message of perfect body. This video focuses on Hazen, Gale Grigg (video). body type." Retained. line, design, fit, ease and fabric. A

A sorcerer wants to bring his porcelain cat to life, so he orders his young apprentice, Challenged at the Bend-La Pine Nickon, to obtain a vial of School District in 1990. Reasons: basilisk blood from a witch – Porcelain Cat, Little witch theme & blood of serpents. leading to a series of Hearn, Michael Brown. Retained. adventures. J

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1991. Reasons: profanity; smutty humor & This book includes fact and mention of condoms; not suitable folklore about pigs – told with The Hog Book, for 4-Hers researching how to raise both scientific seriousness and Hedgepeth, William Doubleday. hogs. Retained. humor. A

Women and the Koran: Challenged at the Cedar Mill The Status of Women Community Library in 2001. Describes the brutality inflicted in Islam, Prometheus Reason: the book misinforms on women in the Islam religion Hekmat, Anwar Books. about and attacks Islam. Retained. in the name of God. A

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The story of King David–the legendary warrior king of Israel, husband of Bathsheba, and father of Solomon. Now meet David as he really was: Challenged at the Salem Public the cocky Jewish kid, the Library in 1991. Reason: the book plagiarized poet, and Jewish mocks the biblical figure of King father. David tells his own David; depicts him as using story about growing up and obscene language. Retained. growing old, about men and God Knows, Simon & women, and about man and Heller, Joseph Schuster. . God. A

Tintin and his faithful terrier Snowy attempt to clean Challenged at the Multnomah Chicago of gangsters – a tale County Library in 1992. Reason: that includes trapdoors, Adventures of Tintin in disrespectful to groups that underground passages and falls America, Little Brown comprise a diverse society. from cliffs broken by handy Herge Young Readers. Retained. branches. J

Challenged at a public library in Aventuras de Tintin en 2006 because of offensive el pais del oro negro, stereotypical illustrations of a A Spanish-language version of Herge Tandem Library. Black man. Retained the Tintin series. J

Set in Guadalajara, the story of a mother who organizes her gay son's life by arranging a Challenged at the Multnomah marriage for him, then having Dona Herlinda and County Library in 1993. Reasons: the new wife, their new baby, Hermosillo, Jaime Her Son, (video), open, candid expression of and his gay lover all move into Humberto Vanguard Cinema homosexual behavior. Retained. her home. A

One of a series using a comic Challenged at the Multnomah format to portray strong female County Library in 2000. Reason: characters with a focus on Love and Rockets X, language and suggestiveness in relationships rather than on Hernandez, Gilbert Fantagraphics Books. material. Retained. traditional comic-book action. A

Luba Conquers the Challenged at the Multnomah World, Fantagraphics County Library in 2000. Reason: Hernandez, Gilbert Books. graphic violence Retained. A graphic novel. A

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One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon One Teenager in Ten: Citizens Alliance. Reason: the Testimony by Gay and materials exist to promote A book of essays by gay and Lesbian Youth, Warner homosexuality and moral decay. lesbian youth discussing their Heron, Ann Books. Retained. experiences and feelings. YA

Challenged in a public library in 2013. Reason: concern that item encourages and/or normalizes First live CD album released by Dangerous (audio child pornography and sexual stand-up comedian and satirist Hicks, Bill book); Rykodisc abuse. Retained Bill Hicks in 1990. Retained A

Challenged at the Multnomah Presents various vampire County Library in 1996. Reason: legends from over the centuries concern about appropriateness for while pointing up the Book of Vampires, young children; caused nightmares impossibility of the existence Hinkley, James W. Franklin Watts. in first grader. Retained. of such a creature. E

When a young boy takes a bang to his head after getting into a fight, he meets a tramp, sitting on the road. The tramp, (Moe Nagic), sells a jigsaw puzzle to the boy. Moe explains how the Challenged at the Multnomah puzzle can come alive, and how County Library in 1999. Reason: you can visit the land of Troke. Trokeville Way, Knopf sexual references and excessive Now it is up to Stevie, to visit Books for Young swearing. the old bridge and follow the Hoban, Russell Readers. Retained. path that leads to Trokeville. E

Computer scientist Harry Benson undergoes experimental brain surgery to end his potentially dangerous seizures. Shortly after his operation, however, he flees the hospital and escapes to the Challenged at the Multnomah apartment of his girlfriend. The County Library in 1992. Reasons: experiment has backfired and the explicit nudity and violence. seizures are returning with a Hodges, Mike; Terminal Man, (video). Retained as a critically regarded terminal vengeance. Based on the Director Warner Home Video example of film science fiction. novel by Michael Crichton. A

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Both authors are sex and marriage therapists who have How to Make Great Challenged at the Multnomah come together to produce a Hodson, Philip and Love to a Man, Grand County Library in 2002. Reason: guide on making love–for men Ann Hooper Central Publishing. graphic sexual conduct. Retained. and for women. A

Fay was adopted when he was a baby and lives in the Netherlands. He knows only that his birth mother escaped the war in Bosnia and that he arrived in his adopted home with nothing more than a squeaky toy and a few clothes. His older sister Bing was adopted too, from China, where Mother Number Zero ; Challenged in a public library in she was found abandoned on Groundwood 2012 by a parent. Reason: unsuited the street. A new friend Books/House of Anansi to age, offensive language. persuades him to search for his Hof, Marjolijn Press Retained birth mother. J

Challenged at a public library in 2007 Reason: concern about its "corrupting influence on children and those of weak integrity." The author (Vera de Vries), Patron asked that it be replaced by born in the Dutch East Indies, something that promotes other describes her upbringing in The Happy Hooker: philosophies. Removed by the Holland and her life as a My Own Story, Library Board because it was prostitute and madam in New Hollander, Xavier Buccaneer Books. poorly wording and out-of-date. York City. A

The Coates Inn Restaurant in Cape Cod is about to go belly up when its attractive owner, Abby, jumps at a stranger's offer to help her – both in her kitchen and her bed. The Challenged at the Multnomah handsome chef claims to have Cooking Up a Storm, County Library in 2004. Reason an aphrodisiac menu that her Holly, Emma Cheek. unknown. Retained. patrons won't be able to resist. A

Vincent van Gogh: A boy named Brad explores the Sunflowers and Swirly Challenged in a public library in ups and downs of Van Gogh's Holub, Joan and Brad Stars; Grosset & June 2010. Reason: inappropriate life in this colorful report. Full- Bucks Dunlap for children color illustrations. J

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Challenged at the Hillsboro Public This book presents Library in 1988 by a patron. geographical, social and Reason: the Mandelas and the biographical information about Nelson and Winnie African National Congress are the lives of Nelson and Winnie Hoobler, Dorothy and Mandela, Franklin Communist-backed and advocate Mandela and racial conflict in Thomas Hoobler Watts. violence. Retained. South Africa. J

Challenged at the Sweetbriar Three friends are faced with the Elementary School in Troutdale in dilemma of how to dispose of Seventeen Gerbils of 1991. Reason: use of profanity. the seventeen gerbils in their Hooks, William Class 4A, Putnam. Retained. classroom. J

Challenged at the Multnomah A collection of poems and Postmodern American County Library in 1994. Reasons: short essays on poetics Poetry: A Norton includes graphic poems with representing the movements of Anthology, Norton & sexual references & vulgar words. American avant-garde poetry Hoover, Paul Co. Retained. written after 1945. A

Originally published as a 12 part serial "The Student and Schoolmate" and later as a novel of the aventures of Dick Challenged in a public library in Hunter, a ragged bootblack 2013. Reason: Challenged not who makes the decision to about the content, but concern "grow up 'spectable', and how about children accessing a book he achieves this with help of Ragged Dick OR, written by a known pedophile. friends, honesty, hard work and Street Life in New York Book was located in adult faction study. Alger, Horatio, Jr. with Boot Blacks and retained in that area. J

Challenged in 2010 as used in A chronicle of thirty years of Freshman honors English class Afghan history and a deeply Thousand Splendid The Dalles Wahtonka HS in The moving story of family, Summers, ; Riverhead Dalles. Reason: sex and brutality friendship, faith, and the Hosseni, Khaleid Books towards women. Retained salvation to be found in love. A

This guide contains photos and data on dozens of topics from arrowheads to pottery, baskets, beadwork, clothing, toys, weavings and jewelry. It also North American Indian Challenged at the Douglas County includes a directory of dealers, Artifacts: A Collector's Library System in 1992. Reason: arranged by state. Most items Identification & Value dehumanizes Native Americans. shown include their Hothem, Lar Guide, kp books. Retained. approximate value. A

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The story of Ruth Anne Boatwright--called Bone by her family--a South Carolina bastard with an annotated birth certificate to tell the tale. Bone's story is inseparable Challenged at the Multnomah from that of her family, the County Library in 2006. Reason: notorious Boatwright clan. This Bastard Out of the video may encourage tender yet disturbing tale is a Carolina, (video), pedophilia, sexual abuse and harrowing story of family Houston, Angelica Winstar violence. Retained. violence and incest. A

One of 12 titles challenged by a parent at Ackerman Junior High in in Canby in 1987. A materials review committee recommended all be retained. This title was 1 of Troubled by her younger 4 that the parent appealed in 1988. sister's death and her parents' Reasons: Could encourage young separation, 16-year-old Aflie minds to pursue the occult; makes friends with a college portraying the Bible as myth; student named Kurt who helps God, the Universe, and ridicule toward Christianity; her decide what she really Hot Fudge Sundaes, secular humanism indoctrination. believes about life, death, Howe, Norma Avon Books. Retained. religion and reason. YA

In this interview, Hubbard explains his basic beliefs of what we, as human beings and L. Ron Hubbard: An Challenged at the Multnomah spiritual beings, are; what we Introduction to County Library in 1992. Reason: are doing here; where we are Hubbard, L. Ron Scientology, (video). non-factual material. Retained. going. A

Challenged at the Multnomah A1969 volume of captions and Hughes, Langston, Black Misery, P. S. County Library in 2004. Reason pictures that mocks stereotypes Arouni Eriksson. unknown. Reclassified. and delivers hard truths. J

Challenged at the Cedar Mill Final Exit: The Community Library in 1992. Practicalities of Self- Reason: the book tells how to Deliverance and commit suicide and that it will Assisted Suicide for the result in the death of people. A suicide manual for the Humphrey, Derek Dying, Dell. Retained. terminally ill. A

A thriller that thriller recounts the story of three brutal Challenged in a public library in escaped convicts and the Dirty White Boys: A June 2010. Reason: sexually obsessive state trooper who Hunter, Stephen Novel ; Dell explicit and offensive language. pursues them. A 72 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Challenged at the Powell Valley Elementary School in Gresham in Covers all areas of gnome 1993. Reasons: nudity, sexual culture, including architecture, references, wine drinking, pipe education, courtship, medicine, Gnomes, Harry N. smoking, cruelty to creatures. industry, and relationships with Huygen, Wil Abrams. Restricted to adult shelf. other mythical creatures. A

Challenged at the Hillsboro Public Library in 1994. Reasons: lyrics that are obscene; degrading to This album by one of the best women descriptions of sex acts. know rap singers was recorded Ice Cube Predator, (music CD). Retained. in 1992 during the LA riots. A A Japanese manga series. The story revolves around Tsukune Challenged in 2012 in a public Aono, a boy who accidentally library by an individual. Reason: gets enrolled in a school Rosario+Vampire: A nudity, sexually explicit, unsuited inhabited by monsters and Ikeda, Akihisa Novel. Viz Media to age. Retained demons. YA

Challenged in an intermediate school library in Beaverton in 1991. Reason: explicit line Illustrated drawings of sexual intercourse Illustrated Encyclopedia of positions in 1 volume. Removal of A multivolume encyclopedia Encyclopedia of Family Health, entire set requested. Removed set focusing on health and Family Health Marshall Cavendish. from shelves, retained for staff use. hygiene. A

Set on the St. Lawrence River in northern New York, this mystery revolves around sisters Challenged at the Ledding Library Emma and Jesse, their unhappy Inglehart, Donna Breaking the Ring, in Milwaukee in 1997 Reason: bad friend Maggie and smuggled Walsh Little Brown. language. Retained. cocaine. YA Challenged in a public library in 2005. Reason: nudity and A series adapted from the violence. Requested fictionalized accounts by Eiji Vagabond, VIZ Media reclassification in Graphic Novels. Yoshikawa of the samurai LLC (graphic novel Retained in Youth Graphic Miyamoto Musashi Inoue, Takehiko series). Novels. (1584–1645). YA

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This program discusses scientific proof that increased carbon dioxide levels would be beneficial to the planet. Increased carbon dioxide increases plant production. Challenged at the Multnomah Scientists looked at soybean, County Library in 1999. Reason: cotton, citrus and rice crops. interest group that produced video They believe that increased Greening of Planet is not identified on packaging and carbon dioxide which plants Earth, (video). the video doesn’t present alternate feed on would cause a gradual Institute for Western Fuels points of view. Retained. greening effect on the entire Biospheric Research Association. planet.. A

Writing for fellow psychiatrists One of 17 books challenged at the as well as for gay men seeking Deschutes County Library in 1993 insights into their own Being Homosexual: by a member of the Oregon development, the author Gay Men and Their Citizens Alliance. Reason: the presents the conclusions from Development, Farrar, materials exist to promote his clinical experience that Straus and Giroux; homosexuality and moral decay. homosexuality is natural rather Isay, Richard Avon. Retained. than pathological. A

A satirical comedy of ambition, greed & the battle of the sexes. Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton A woman tax collector meets County Library in 1992. Reasons: her match in a millionaire "love A Taxing Woman brief nudity and sex; warning label hotel" tycoon & tax evader Itami, Juzo, director (Video) requested. Retained without label. extraordinaire. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2002. Reason: Bombay Talkie, categorization of video as comedy This is view of Bollywood, Ivory, James (video). inaccurate Reclassified as drama. India's movie industry. A

The story of a town that seems centered on its annual lottery, an event which appears harmless enough, but as the story progresses, the full truth behind the lottery is revealed. Challenged at the Salem-Keizer The winner, chosen at random, School District in 200. Reason: is then ritually stoned to death morbid and grotesque ideas by the willing participation of Jackson, Shirley Lottery . portrayed. Retained. the town's inhabitants. YA

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Challenged in the library of a private religious based academic university in 2013. Reason: The first installment in an sexually explicit; against religious erotic series that traces the values; pornography. Retained & deepening relationship between moved from browsing collection to a college graduate, Anastasia Fifty Shades of Grey; the literature collection in the Steele, and a young business James, E.L. Doubleday stacks. magnate, Christian Grey. A

This romance is set in the Scottish Highlands during the early 1200s. Shortly before she is to take her nun's vows, Meredith Munro is kidnapped Challenged at the Multnomah by Cameron MacKay, the last County Library in 2003. Reason: of a once-powerful clan. The His Wicked Ways, explicit sexual references. captor is soon captivated by his James, Samantha Avon. Retained. lovely prisoner. A

The first book in the Deptford Mice Trilogy, stories of a Challenged in a public library in group of mice who fight an evil Dark Portal , The; 2011. Reason: too frightening for cat named Jupiter in Deptford, Jarvis, Robin Blackstone Audio children. Retained London J

Gay Love Signs: The Challenged at the Multnomah New Astrology Guide County Library in 1999. Reason: Described as the most for Men Who Love book encourages participation in a complete, correct astrological Jay, Michael Men, Plume. gay lifestyle. Retained. guide for gay men of the 1990s A

Sophomore Colt Trammel loves baseball and his girlfriend Grace, but he hates Challenged at the Multnomah the rest of high school and Out of Order, County Library in 2005. Reason maintains a tough facade to Jenkins, A.M. HarperTeen. unknown. Retained. hide his feelings of inferiority. YA Told from the points of view of two dogs displaced by a new baby in the household. They dislike this intruder in their home. However, a visit from Grandpa changes their perspective. “It is our new animal to hate as much as we want to, but Grandpa better not That New Animal ; Challenged in a public library in try to pick it up.” Jenkins, Emily Farrar, Straus & Giroux October 2009. Reason: violence. E

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Challenged at the Green Acres Elementary School in Lebanon in 1998. Reason: history of witchcraft, body parts in potions, Black Magic, White discussion of witches as a religion. Jennings, Gary Magic, Dell. Outcome unknown. A history of magic J

Challenged at the Multnomah An assortment of folktales County Library in 1999. Reason: recorded live at Bennington World Tales: Live at inappropriate for children; College, accompanied Jennings, Tim and Bennington College, requested tape be reclassified as sparingly by harp and Leanne Ponder (audio cassette). adult. Reclassified. concertina. E

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1995. Reason: "rude, stupid, and not funny … disgusting … can't find a Jerky Boys 2, (audio redeeming feature." Outcome This is the second of the Jerky Jerky Boys recording). unknown. Boys crank-calls albums. A

Guide to Getting it On!: A New And Challenged at the Multnomah Mostly Wonderful County Library in 1999. Reason: Book About Sex For ability of children to view and Joannides, Paul and Adults For All Ages, check out book, request restricted A comprehensive general sex Daerick Gross Goofy Foot. access. Retained without change. book. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2003. Reason: Fantastic Stories, too disturbing for children. A collection of 21 stories, Jones, Terry Viking Juvenile. Retained. mostly original fairy tales. J

A collection of humorous Challenged at the Multnomah hypothetical situations to use to County Library in 1995. Reasons: teach children etiquette. A Joslin, Sesyle and What Do You Say, promotes violence; does not teach Caldecott Honor Book and Maurice Sendak Dear?, HarperTrophy . positive values. Retained. ALA Notable Children's Book. E

Wolf fathers and sons are Max the Stubborn Challenged at a public library in hunters; everybody knows that Little Wolf, Harper- 2006 Reason: anti-family. except Max, who wants to be a Judes, Marie-Odile Collins Retained. florist J

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Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1994. Reason: taxpayer dollars spent on materials in children can learn disrespect for This Book Sucks, authority & the attitude that A book of Beavis and Butthead Judge, Mike Pocket. violence is acceptable. Retained. humor. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1992. Reasons: photographs of homosexual men; A monthly newspaper for gay, articles not respectful toward those lesbian, bisexual and Just Out Just Out, (periodical). who are not homosexual. Retained. transgender readers. A

Cat Who Killed Lilian Jackson: A Parody , A parody of the writings of The; New Millennium Challenged in a public library in popular mystery writer Lilian Kaplow, Robert Press 2011. Reason: violence Retained. Jackson Braun. A

Challenged in August 2009 at a A romantic high school I''s. Vol. 8, Magic public library. Reason: nudity. comedy in graphic novel Katsura, Masakazu charm; VIZ Retained format. YA A coming-of-age story about a young girl in a world similar to ours whose family is caught Challenged in a public library in between the two warring sides 2015. Reason: inappropriate for of a civil war between North Kelso, Megan Artichoke Tales age group. Retained in YA area. and South. The people have YA

Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner's commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch the newspaper, he destroys it. Pinkerton's desperate owner sends him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record Challenged at the La Pine time. Then one night a burglar Elementary School in 1993. breaks into their house, and Pinkerton, Behave!, Reason: too scary for Pinkerton is able to put his bad Kellogg, Steven Dial. kindergarteners. Retained. habits to good use. E

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Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner's commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch the newspaper, he destroys it. Pinkerton's desperate owner sends him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton time. Then one night a burglar County Library in 2003. Reason: breaks into their house, and Pinkerton, Behave!, scary illustrations and lack of Pinkerton is able to put his bad Kellogg, Steven Dial. warning about them. Retained. habits to good use. E

Pinkerton doesn't understand his owner's commands. When told to come, he jumps out the window. When asked to fetch the newspaper, he destroys it. Pinkerton's desperate owner sends him to obedience school, but he flunks out in record Challenged by a parent in 2003 at time. Then one night a burglar a public library. Reason: images breaks into their house, and Pinkerton, Behave!, may be upsetting to children. Pinkerton is able to put his bad Kellogg, Steven Dial. Retained. habits to good use. E

A friendship that develops into a romance between a Canadian soldier and a Dutch boy. Based For a Lost Soldier, on the novel of the same title Voor een verloren Challenged at the Multnomah by Rudi van Dantzig and Kerbosch, Roeland; soldaat (video). Fox County Library in 2003. Reason: adapted by Don Bloch. Dutch Director Lorber graphic sexual content. Retained. & English subtitles. A

More than 50 Harlequin romances donated in 1984 by Glide residents were threatened with removal from the high school library. Reason: “teenagers already have trouble with their emotions without being A romance novel about a "no Between Pride and stimulated by poorly written strings" relationship that grows Kidd, Flora Passion, Harlequin. books.” Outcome unknown. complicated. A

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Challenged at the Pilot Butte Junior High School in Bend in A teenage runaway and a social 1989. Reason: degrading, worker are brought closer demeaning & offensive language. together by their shared interest The material does not enlighten, in the fate of an escaped wolf The Wolfman of uplift or encourage character- struggling for survival in the Kilgore, Kathleen Beacon Hill, Little. building traits. Retained streets of Boston. YA

Challenged twice at the Rural Dell School District in Molalla in 1992. Reasons: because the book is "anti-local" has "logger-bashing" sentiments and an "ecological A 12-year-old boy adjusts to slant."; objection to character's rural life after growing up in threat of suicide as way of making L.A. and stages a logging Killingsworth, Monte Eli's Songs, Macmillan. a point; Retained. protest. J

The first of a three-part series Fallen, The. Vol. 1, Challenged at the Multnomah of contemporary supernatural The Pale Door. County Library in 1999. Reason: stories set in the Goth rock Kim, Miran and Nantier Beall extreme violence and graphic scene on Manhattan's Lower David Aaron Clark Minoustchine. sexuality. Retained. East Side. A

The first of a three-part series Fallen, The. Vol. 1, Challenged at the Multnomah of contemporary supernatural The Pale Door. County Library in March, 2000. stories set in the Goth rock Kim, Miran and Nantier Beall Reason: extreme violence and scene on Manhattan's Lower David Aaron Clark Minoustchine. graphic sexuality. Retained. East Side. A

The first of a three-part series Fallen, The. Vol. 1, Challenged at the Multnomah of contemporary supernatural The Pale Door. County Library in May , 2000. stories set in the Goth rock Kim, Miran and Nantier Beall Reason: extreme violence and scene on Manhattan's Lower David Aaron Clark Minoustchine. graphic sexuality. Retained. East Side. A

A school board member challenged the use of the second chapter, "Getting to Know Yourself" in a Career Education class in McKinzie High School in Succeeding in the Finn Rock. Reason: inquiries into The chapter included a survey Kimball, Grady and World of Work, students' religious backgrounds. of student feelings about Ben S. Vinyard McGraw Hill Retained. health, family and religion. YA

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Challenged by a parent at the Whitford Intermediate School A mutating flu virus is Library in Beaverton in 1989. accidentally released from a Reason: sexual language, casual U.S. military facility and kills sex and violence. Restricted to 99.44 percent of the ninth-grade students, with parental population. An apocalyptic tale King, Stephen The Stand, Doubleday. consent. of Good and Evil. A

They were seven teenagers Challenged at the Salem Public when they first stumbled upon Library in 1991 by a parent & the horror. Now grownups, teenager. Reasons: obscene none of them can withstand the language & homosexual acts. force that draws them back to Requested restriction to 18 yrs. & Derry, Maine, to face the evil King, Stephen It, Viking. older. Retained without restriction. without a name. A

Challenged at the Roseburg High Tells the story of the conflict School in 1994. Reasons: demonic between the author and his Dark Half, NAL; violent content; vulgar language. struggle to find and kill his King, Stephen Viking: G.K. Hall. Retained. alter-ego. A

A mutating flu virus is accidentally released from a Challenged at the Douglas County U.S. military facility and kills Library System in 1997. Reason: 99.44 percent of the filthy language & graphic sexual population. An apocalyptic tale King, Stephen The Stand, Doubleday. scenes. Retained. of Good and Evil. A

Tells the story of two families Challenged at the Crook County and their problems. A St. High School in Prineville in 1998. Bernard infected with rabies is Reason: profanity and sexual a well-known feature of this King, Stephen Cujo, NAL; Viking. content. Removed. book. A

Challenged in a public library in An assessment of the female 2012 by an individual. Reason: condition in the post-feminist Female Thing: Dirt, sexually explicit. Objected to the world of the 21st century. Sex, Envy, image on the cover & requested Kipnis is a professor of media Vulnerability, The; that other books with similar cover studies at Northwestern Kipnis, Laura Pantheon images not be displayed. Retained University. A

One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 After the Ball: How by a member of the Oregon America will Conquer Citizens Alliance. Reason: the its Hatred and Fear of materials exist to promote Proposes a media campaign to Kirk, Marshall and Homosexuals in the homosexuality and moral decay. correct stereotypes and remove Hunter Madison '90s, NIL. Retained. anti-gay prejudice. A

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Challenged at the Lakeview school libraries in 1991. Reason: the complainant's son asked "rather Photographs and text present pointed questions" about the nine months of fetal Kitzinger, Sheila Being Born, Putnam. childbirth. Retained. development. E

Challenged in 2007 in a public library by a teacher who recommended that it be reclassified, labeled for 16 and Blood and Chocolate, older or with a parental advisory A teenaged werewolf falls in Klause, Annette Curtis Delacorte Press sticker. Retained as is. love with a human boy. YA

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in Roseburg in 1989. Reason: condones homosexuality and premarital sex. My Life as a Body, Reclassified from children's Klein, Norma Fawcett; Knopf. collection to young adult. A love story of two teenagers. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah My Life as a Body, County Library 1991. Reason: too Klein, Norma Fawcett; Knopf. explicit. Retained. A love story of two teenagers. YA

Challenged at the Springfield Public Library in 1989. Reasons: Eleven-year-old Robbie must adults sleep around; not one contend with his parents' joint Robbie and the Leap healthy marriage; young boy intent custody arrangement and a Year Blues, Bullseye on getting his friend to undress burgeoning interest in the Klein, Norma Books. with his girl friend. Retained. opposite sex. J

One of 5 books challenged at the Bend High School library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon Coming of age story about a 16- The Arizona Kid, Citizen's Alliance. Reason: year-old boy on an extended Koertge, Ronald Avon; Little. homosexual content. Retained. visit with his gay uncle. YA

One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon Citizens Alliance. Reason: the materials exist to promote Coming of age story about a 16- The Arizona Kid, homosexuality and moral decay. year-old boy on an extended Koertge, Ronald Avon; Little. Retained. visit with his gay uncle. YA

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After calling 911 to report that his sister has stopped breathing 13 year old Branwell Zamborska stops speaking. Challenged by a parent in a middle Branwell is suspected of school in 2008 Reason: sexually causing the injury. His best Silent to the Bone , explicit & unsuited to age group. friend, Connor, seeks to reach Konigsburg, E.L. Athenium Retained him and find out the truth. YA

Challenged by a parent at the Mountain View High School in Bend in 1992. Reason: not A scientist learns to brainwash Night Chills, suitable for high school students; people and use subliminal ads Koontz, Dean R. Atheneum. pornography and "smut". Retained. to control them. YA

Challenged at the Beaverton School District in 1993 Reason: A scientist learns to brainwash Night Chills, violence and sexual content. people and use subliminal ads Koontz, Dean R. Atheneum. Removed. to control them. YA

One of 5 books challenged by a member of the Oregon Citizen's David Kopay Story: An Alliance at the Bend Senior High Former NFL player David Kopay, David and Extraordinary Self- School library in 1993. Reason: Kopay tells his story of being Perry D. Young Revelation, Advocate. homosexual content. Retained. the first openly gay NFL player. A

Challenged in a public library in No princess is around to be fed 2012 by a teacher. Reason: to the dragon so Little Oscar's Oscar and the Very concern that the books promotes name is pulled from the hat. Hungry Dragon; overeating and patterning His cleverness comes to his Krause, Ute NorthSouth behavior. Retained rescue! E

A romance that features Katy Wade, taken on as the personal assistant to the matriarch and CEO of Gilchrist Inc. Later, Challenged at the Multnomah Katie recruits family exile Luke Family Man (audio), County Library in 2001. Reason: to find out why the family Krentz, Jayne Anne Black Flag. graphic sex. Retained. business is collapsing. A

Three generations of the Cazalet family in the shadows Challenged at the Multnomah of WWII. Adapted from the Krishnamma, Suri; The Cazalets, (video). County Library in 2005. Reason: Elizabeth Jane Howard's epic Director WGBH Boston unknown. Retained. novels Cazalet chronicle. A

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"The Tale of Three Storytellers" in Junior Great Books Series 5: Challenged by a parent in a school Book Two; Great library in 2012. Reason: promotes Short story in a student Krüss, James Books Foundation Islam. Retained anthology. J

The story recounts the struggle immigrants face in an alien society that refuses to accept them. There is a sharp contrast in the way Pervez and his son Challenged at the Multnomah Farid deal with the sense of My Son the Fanatic, County Library in 2005. Reason belonging and being a part of Kureishi, Hanif Faber & Faber. unknown. Retained. society. A

Challenged in a public library in 2007. Reason; homosexual and sexually explicit content; offensive Based on the Pulitzer prize language and religious point of winning play that portrays the Angels in America view. Library retained and labeled struggles of homosexual men in Kushner, Tony (Video) HBO films NR (not rated). the 1980s. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library in Roseburg in 1989. Reason: concerns that children are The telling of the activities of a Dallas Titans Get not ready for illustrations and fictional football team from the Ready for Bed, Harper; conversation about jockstraps. locker room after the game to Kuskin, Karla Trophy Press. Retained. bedtime. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2002. Reason: concern that the graphic A two-line verse accompanies illustrations are inappropriate for each of 26 spooky sights in this Kutner, Merrily and Z is for Zombie, Albert young children and should have chilling book presented in an John Manders Whitman & Company. warning. Retained. alphabet format. E

Challenged in a public library in 2009; Reason: may be Best Gay Bondage pornographic; inappropriate for Labonte, Richard, ed. Erotica; Cleis. children. Retained Short story collection A

Short stories about men and Challenged at the Multnomah women engaging in adulterous Seconds of Pleasure, County Library in 2005. Reason affairs, voyeuristic fantasies LaBute, Neil Grove Press. unknown. Retained. and doomed interactions. A

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Challenged at the Multnomah Vanyel is a young boy with no County Library in 1992. Reason: magical abilities, until a naive Magic's Price (The homosexual content; suggested sacrifice makes him one of the Last Herald-Mage reclassification to adult. Retained world's most powerful mages -- Lackey, Mercedes Series, Book 3), DAW. with no change. but at a devastating price. YA

A series of novels about the Challenged at the Multnomah seven-year period of end-of-the- LaHaye, Tim and Left Behind series, County Library in 2005. Reason world tribulation suggested by Jerry B. Jenkins Tyndale House unknown. Retained. the biblical book of Revelation. A

On October 31, 1998, the Associated Press broke the news of the DNA findings linking Thomas Jefferson to Sally Hemings through the Eston Hemings line. The Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton authors have since traveled the County Library in 2003. Reason: country A collection of Jefferson's Children, difficulty finding in the children's historical materials and Lanier, Shannon and Random House Books collection. Retained and additional interviews with both the Jane Feldman for Young Readers. copy purchased for adult collection. Jefferson and Hemings families. YA

Challenged at the Oregon City Public Library in 1990. Reason: Lansdale, Joe & Pat Razored Saddles, Dark One short story with homosexual Lobrutto Harvest Books. theme. Retained. A collection of short stories. A

A darkly surreal Greek motion Challenged in a public library in picture about three teenagers Lanthimos, Yorgos; Dogtooth 2012 by an individual. Reason: confined to an isolated country author of screenplay (Kynodontas); Boo nudity & sexually explicit. estate and kept under strict rule & director Productions Retained and regimen by their parents. A

A darkly surreal Greek motion Challenged in a public library by a picture about three teenagers Lanthimos, Yorgos; Dogtooth patron in 2015. Reason: confined to an isolated country author of screenplay (Kynodontas); Boo sexually explicit, violent & estate and kept under strict rule & director Productions disturbing. Retained and regimen by their parents. A

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When Chan sets out to investigate the link between several suspicious deaths and a mysterious psychic named Dr. Zodiac, he soon finds himself up to his third eye in intrigue. Challenged in a public library in But as he edges closer to the Charlie Chan at May 2010. Reason: the description shocking truth, he finally Treasure Island; 20 provides no indication that there is begins to see that behind every Century Fox Home nudity. Requested a warning label. great mystic is an even greater Larkin, John Entertainment. (video) Retained without a label. magician. A

Challenged at the Multnomah The story of the author's County Library in 1991. Reasons: grandparents as they came to They Were Strong and the novel "glorifies slavery and the U.S. parallels the social Lawson, Robert Good, Viking Press. racism." Retained. history of the U.S. J

In the summer of 1977 in New York City, a man called the Son of Sam commits numerous murders. As friends in a small Italian neighborhood become obsessed with the idea that the Son of Sam is someone nearby, the madman's plague of terror becomes the catalyst that Summer of Sam, Challenged at the Lake Oswego prompts relationships to fall (video). Touchstone Public Library in 2001. Reason: apart and trust to disintegrate Lee, Spike Video graphic sex. Retained. into dread. A

Lemon, a poet, suffered a stroke and later brain bleeds when he was a college student. Challenged in a public library in This book chronicles his Happy: A Memoir ; 2011. Reason: offensive language. struggles to overcome a self- Lemon, Alex Scribner Retained destructive lifestyle. A

One stormy night a strange visitor comes to the Murry house and beckons Meg, her Challenged at the Mid Valley brother, Charles Wallace, and Elementary School in Hood River their friend Calvin O'Keefe on County in 1990. Reasons: a most dangerous and fantastic demonic character; magic, journey that will threaten their A Wrinkle in Time, witchcraft, sorcery. Outcome lives and our universe. A 1963 L'Engle, Madeline Scholastic. unknown. Newbery Medal winner. J 85 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Where our stuff comes from and where it goes. How our Challenged in a school library in obsession with stuff is trashing Fall 2009. Reason: anti-American, the planet, our communities, Story of Stuff, The; contains slanted data and statistics, and our health--and a vision for Free Range Studious the sponsoring organization is too change. A project fiscally Leonard, Annie (Online resource; video) liberal. Retained sponsored by the Tides Center. NA

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1997. Reason: Request to have the title reclassified from comedy to Based on a novel by Glendon comedy-drama and a "PG" rating Swarthout; chronicles the Where the Boys Are, added because of a rape scene. escapades of college kids on Levin, Henry (video). Retained. spring break in Florida. A

Challenged at the Floyd Light Random House Middle School library in Portland Provides slang synonyms for Thesaurus of Slang, in 1992. Reason: unknown. standard English words and Lewin, Esther Random House. Restricted. terms. A

One of 12 titles challenged by a parent at Ackerman Junior High in in Canby in 1987. A materials review committee recommended all be retained. This title was 1 of 4 that the parent appealed in 1988. A time machine is accidentally Reasons: portrays the Bible as activated and sends three myth; promotes a secular- friends to a strange landscape Gods or Demons?, humanistic belief in evolution. where they interact with three Lighter, A.M. Four Winds. Retained. distinct groups of beings. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1998. Reason: inaccurate information about A brief introduction to the Woodwinds. Children's several musical instruments. musical instruments of the Lillegard, Dee Press. Retained. woodwind family. J

The candy store has closed, and since the Easter bunny always bought his eggs there (so Mom Challenged at the Multnomah and Dad say), there can't be an County Library in 1992. Reason: egg hunt. But Lotto knows, as the book disillusions children do the readers, that Lotto has Lotto's Easter about the Easter Bunny and Santa arranged a very special candy Lindgren, Astrid Surprise, R&S Books. Claus. Retained. hunt. E

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Headstrong heiress Sharisse Hammond wants no part of the Challenged at the Clatskanie New York society marriage Library District in 1990. Reason: that has been arranged for her, Tender is the Storm, Picture of a male nude on the so she heads west across a vast Lindsey, Johanna Avon. cover. Retained. and dangerous land. YA

Challenged at the Naas Elementary School library in Boring in 1986. Reason: the story about two Two rabbits are warned not to rabbits living in a lush garden eat the apples in the garden. paradise made a mockery of the Despite these warnings, the biblical tale of Adam and Eve. The rabbits escape the fox with the rabbits that ate the forbidden fruit help of a snake in the apple In the Rabbit's lived happily ever after. Outcome tree. For baby through Lioni, Leo Garden, Pantheon. unknown. preschool.

A 17-year-old Harlem boy caught in a ring of sex, violence, and drugs in his Parents challenged the Use in the Harlem neighborhood gains the 9th grade Language Arts/ Social self-confidence and vision he Studies Class at the South Albany needs to transcend his situation High School in 1994. Reason: as he endures the rigors of ethic references, use of the word training in an unsuccessful Contender, "nigger", unworthy after the 1st 15 attempt to become a champion Lipsyte, Robert HarperCollins. pages. Retained boxer. YA A comic graphic novel about the adventures of Bee, a photo- finishing technician in Manhattan. When a photo of a naked corpse is brought in to Challenged in a high school library be processed she tries to find in 2008 by a teacher. Reason: the killer. On the School homosexual content, nudity and Library Journal list of Shutterbug Follies, offensive language. Retained, but exceptional adult books to Doubleday Graphic parental permission required to recommend to high school Little, Jason Novels check it out. students. A

Gaza Strip is Longley's first feature documentary. It is a Challenged at the Seaside Public journey into the lives of Library in 2005. Reason: concern Palestinians in the Gaza Strip that the film is biased Arab struggling with the day-to-day Longley, James Gaza Strip, (video). propaganda. Retained. trials of the Israeli occupation. A

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Challenged in a public library in Prokofiev's now-classic 2003 Reason: the story doesn't orchestral fairy tale of a boy Loriot; Sergey Peter and the Wolf, adhere to original story in Russian. who captures a wolf with the Prokofiev; Jörg Müller Random House . Retain aid of some animal friends. E

Challenged at the Multnomah Low rider , Primedia County Library in 2002. Reason: Publications inappropriate nudity within reach A magazine for automotive Low rider magazine (periodical). of children. Retained. enthusiasts. A

Challenged by a patron at the Tigard Public Library in 1988. Reasons: explicit sex and extreme Butterfly, Blue Moon physical and psychological cruelty. An erotic retelling of the Lowen, Paul Books; Saint Martin's. Retained. Madame Butterfly story. A

Jonas is a young boy in a colorless world who is selected to become "The Receiver," or Challenged by a parent at the the person who receives the Danebo Elementary School in memories of the entire human Eugene in 1995. Reasons: the book race. From birth to death, war is about a cult that controls its to peace, animals to gods, etc., members, murders infants and all is made aware to Jonas commits suicides; it is violent & through his mentor, "The graphic & deals with subjects Giver." Once receiving these inappropriate for children. memories, his world is flipped Lowry, Lois The Giver Retained. upside-down. J

Challenged at the Eagle Point This is the story of Eric, a 17- Junior High School in 1991. year-old with leukemia who Reason: language considered refused to give up living – as Lund, Doris Eric, Harper Perennial. obscene. Retained. told by his mother. YA

Challenged by a minister at the Seaside Public Library in 1989. Reasons: objected to children Forces that Drive, viewing paintings because of A display of paintings by a Lutz, Bill (Display of paintings). nudity. Retained. local artist

Challenged at the Multnomah Indian Legends of the County Library in 1995. Reason: Great West, Lyons and insulting to native peoples. Part of the Legends of the Lyback, Johanna Carnahan. Retained. American Indian Series. J

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Challenged at the Multnomah Two young lovers are on the County Library in 1993. Reasons: run from her nasty mother. violence language & sexual acts. Based on the first of Barry Wild at Heart, (video), Requested restricted to adults. Gifford's novels about series of Lynch, David, director Media home video. Retained without restrictions. novels about Sailor and Lula. A

A detailed, often witty guide 1984 edition challenged at the for boys on the cusp of What's Happening to Salem-Keizer School District in adolescence. Covers such My Body? Book for 1994. Reasons: slang names for topics as masturbation, body Boys: The New sexual organs & functions; hair, growth spurts (or lack Growing and up Guide contains information on thereof), female puberty, voice Madaras, Lynda and for Parents and Sons, homosexuality, but not HIV or changes, perspiration, shaving Area Madaras Newmarket Press. AIDS. Replaced with new edition. . and sexuality. YA

A mylar-wrapped, spiral-bound Challenged in November 1992 at book of photographs of pop the Multnomah County Library. star Madonna in revealing and Reason: public money spent on erotic poses based on her pornographic material. Included fantasies. Its publication was a threats to not donate to library; widely covered news event and not to vote for library levy. it immediately became a best Madonna Sex, Warner Books. Retained seller. A

A mylar-wrapped, spiral-bound Challenged in December 1992 at book of photographs of pop the Multnomah County Library. star Madonna in revealing and Reason: public money spent on erotic poses based on her pornographic material. Included fantasies. Its publication was a threats to not donate to library; widely covered news event and not to vote for library levy. it immediately became a best Madonna Sex, Warner Books. Retained seller. A

A mylar-wrapped, spiral-bound book of photographs of pop star Madonna in revealing and erotic poses based on her Challenged at the Multnomah fantasies. Its publication was a County Library in 1993. Reason: widely covered news event and public money spent on it immediately became a best Madonna Sex, Warner Books. pornographic material. seller. A

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Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library in 2005. Mahoney outlines his theory Reason: concern that the book that severe, unconscious Schizophrenia: The contains inaccurate information bisexual conflict and gender Bearded Lady Disease, and negative portrayal of mental confusion are the primary Mahoney, J. Michael 1st Books Library. illness. Retained. causes of all mental illness. A

Challenged at the Salem Public Mailer mixes historical figures Library in 2000. Reason: parts of and real events with a well- the book take place in a basement developed cast of fictional Harlot's Ghost, where people are urinating on each characters in this epic about Mailer, Norman (book/audiotape). other. Retained. two generations of CIA officers. A

The story of two women: a nearly-mute beauty queen who descends into withdrawal and madness, and another who captains a ship laden with Challenged at the Multnomah candy and sugar, luring men County Library in 2002. Reason: and boys aboard for sex, death, Makavejev, Dusan Sweet Movie, (video). strong sexual situations. Retained. and revolutionary talk A

The story of two women: a nearly-mute beauty queen who descends into withdrawal and madness, and another who captains a ship laden with Challenged in a public library in candy and sugar, luring men 2012. Reason: promotes and boys aboard for sex, death, Makavejev, Dusan Sweet Movie, (video). homosexuality. Retained. and revolutionary talk A

A coming of age story about a 15-year-old boy who runs away from his mother and stepfather to be with his father in Hawaii. Challenged at the Multnomah Through his travels and County Library in 1989. Reasons: mastering the waves, Jim profanity and sexual references.. discovers his strengths and his Maloney, Ray Impact Zone, Delacort Retained. independence. YA

Challenged at the Multnomah Immediate Family, County Library in 1993. Reason: An art book of photographs of Mann, Sally Aperture. pornographic. Retained. children A

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Long Hard Road Out of Hell, Harper Challenged at the Multnomah Entertainment; Harper County Library in 2002. Reason: Controversial musician Marilyn Manson, Marilyn Perennial. graphic sexual language. Retained. Manson's book on growing up. A

Gregory invites seven male Challenged at the Multnomah friends to spend the summer at Love! Valour! County Library in 2001. Reason: his large, secluded 19th-century Mantello, Joe Compassion!, (video). homosexual content. Retained. home in upstate New York. A

Challenged at the Multnomah A dramatization of the life of David, (video). Warner County Library in 2000. Reason: the biblical King David. From Markowitz, Robert Home Video graphic violent scenes. Retained. the Bible Collection series. A

While big changes are coming to her Mexican village, nine- year-old Rosalba hears that the Challenged in 2012 in a public Mayan calendar predicts the library by a parent. Reason: end of the world in 2012 and concern book may be too dark & she dreams of an ancient disturbing for children; requested Mayan boy, eyes bound in a Starfields; Candlewick relocation from the children's shamanistic ritual, who hints at Marsden, Carolyn Press section to adult. Retained what Rosalba can do. J

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1990. Reasons: Fox loses his big part in the young children might mimic parts class play, is afraid to go down of the story like disrespect for a a slide for a fire drill, and is left substitute teacher or pulling up a in charge of the class by Miss Marshall, Edward Fox at School, Puffin. dress. Retained. Moon. J

Challenged in a public library in 2012 by a parent. Reason: concern that this beginning reader has characters that smoke & lie does Fox and his friends have a not have a strong message against different adventure every day Marshall, Edward Fox All Week those behaviors. Retained of the week. E

The summer that Hattie turns Challenged at the Greenway twelve, she meets the childlike Elementary School in Beaverton in uncle she never knew and 2003. Reason: mature content. becomes friends with a girl Corner of the Restricted - access only to older who works at the carnival that Martin, Ann M. Universe, Scholastic. elementary students. comes to Hattie's small town J

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Challenged by a parent at the Beaver Elementary School in Beaverton in 1991. Reason: story Eleven-year-old Prin's secure of incest & battering in a 1958 world in a small Tennessee setting does not offer helpful town during the 1950s is turned Night Riding, Knopf solutions to today's students; upside-down when she Books for Young shame & denial emphasized; discovers that her new friend Martin, Katherine Readers. inappropriate language. Retained. and neighbor is being abused. YA

A student production was Explores the similarity of the cancelled at La Grande High creative process involved in School in 2009 after parental great leaps of imagination in art objections to adult content. and science by imagining a Reason: references to drinking and meeting between Pablo Picasso sexual activity. A student club and Albert Einstein in a Paris raised the funds (some from bar as they are on the verge of Picasso at the Lapin Martin) to rent space to present the great achievements in painting Martin, Steve Agile (play) play at Eastern Oregon University. and physics. A

Each spread consists of a spectacular color photograph paired with four lines of verse I Spy Fun House : A Challenged at the Gladstone Public that challenges the reader. The Marzollo, Jean and book of picture riddles; Library in 2002. Reason: scary fun-house theme is used in the Walter Wick Scholastic clowns. Retained. scenery choices.. J

The angels are on a special assignment to Beijing, China. Jean Chang, a translator, is risking her life by returning to her homeland, but she is compelled to search for Liberty Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton Moon, the young daughter she County Library in 2005. Reason: was forced to leave behind Touched by an Angel: the violent content is inappropriate while protesting for democracy. In the Spirit of Liberty for the children’s section. A feature length episode of the Moon, (video).CBS Reclassified in Adult Video television program Touched by Masius, John Series collection. an Angel. A

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From a groundbreaking newspaper serial in the San Francisco Chronicle to a bestselling novel to a critically acclaimed PBS series, Tales Challenged at the Salem Public (all six of them) tells the stories Tales of the City, Library in 1999. Reason: scenes of several colorful characters Maupin, Armistead HarperCollins. of gays, sex and drugs. Retained. living in San Francisco. A

Challenged in public library in February 2010. Reason: A film based on the book by Further Tales of the homosexuality, nudity and gender Armistead Maupin; more Maupin, Armistead City; Showtime change promotes moral decay. stories of colorful characters and James Lesesne Entertainment (video) Retained. living in San Francisco. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1988. Reasons: scary pictures; references to A girl outsmarts witches, Liza Lou and the Yeller boiling children & image of gooblygooks and haunts in the Belly Swamp, Aladdin; swamp devil jumping in ear & Yeller Belly Swamp on her Mayer, Mercer Macmillan. stealing soul. Retained. way to Gramma's house. E

Challenged at the Coburg Elementary School in Eugene in 1991. Reason: alleged satanic art. The book was retained, but an accompanying audiotape that encourages children to look A boy named Elroy meets a closely at the art work was magician, and a night of Mayer, Mercer A Special Trick, Dial. removed by the school principal. adventure begins. J

In 1944 a 15-year-old Jewish boy tells his family he will travel in the West but instead Challenged at the Salem-Keizer enlists in the United States Air Last Mission, Laurel Public Schools in 1990. Reason: Corps and is subsequently Mazer, Harry Leaf. language. Retained. taken prisoner by the Germans. YA

In 1944 a 15-year-old Jewish boy tells his family he will travel in the West but instead Challenged at the Douglas County enlists in the United States Air Last Mission, Laurel Library System in 1991. Reason: Corps and is subsequently Mazer, Harry Leaf. Obscene language. Retained. taken prisoner by the Germans.

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Challenged at the Talmadge Middle School in Independence in 1991. Reason: book not age appropriate; promotes experimentation in teenage sex, sexist view of women; does not Marcus is a senior in high promote responsible decision- school and decides it's time to making; relationships portrayed cross the wall that divides between young men and women childhood from adulthood but I Love You, Stupid, are not ones of mutual respect. finds it's not the simple matter Mazer, Harry Avon Books. Retained. he thought it would be. YA

Detectives Steve Carella and Hal Wallis interrogate beautiful, wealthy Marilyn Hollis when one of her beau's dies of poison, possibly a Challenged at the West Albany suicide. Marilyn becomes a High School in 1990. Reasons: murder suspect later, as two Poison: An 87th objectionable language; subject of more men she has been socially Precinct Novel, Arbor poison; picture of a distillation and sexually involved with are McBain, Ed House. machine. Retained. killed. A

Nocturne: A Novel of the 87th Precinct, Challenged at the Multnomah Grand Central County Library in 1999. Reason: Life-and-death vignettes from a McBain, Ed Publishing. violent conduct. Retained. single night in the city. A

The bold dragonriders take to Challenged at the Multnomah the air once more, and F'lar County Library in 1998. Reason: knows he must find a way to inappropriate sexual nature of protect his beloved Pern before book jacket. Retained with book the rebellious Oldtimers breed McCaffrey, Anne Dragonquest, Del Rey. jacket. anymore dissent. A

As Billy Creekmore and Wayne Falconer, two young Challenged at the Salem-Keizer men with remarkable psychic School District in 1992. Reasons: gifts, learn to use their powers, violence, profanity; book they and their world are considered bizarre, with no literary threatened by the machinations McCammon, Robert Mystery Walk, Henry value. Retained but restricted to of their elusive, nightmarish R. Holt; Pocket Books. high school level. enemy, the shape changer. YA

94 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l Scotsman Ezra Stevenson recalls a story about a horrifying family crime told to his grandfather in Patagonia by one of its victims. Now a journalist happily escaped from the hard life of his childhood, Ezra tries to verify the story, Challenged at the Cornelius Public tracking down the four Library in 1990. Reasons: Sexual Mackenzie brothers and sisters Paradise Motel, references; graphic language. who had been so terrifyingly McCormack, E. Viking Adult. Retained. abused. A

A collection of seven stories written in an advanced modern manner mixing humorous, In Between the Sheets Challenged in a public library in disgusting, grotesque and and other Stories, 2014. Reason: sexually explicit. pathetic effects. McEwan, Ian Anchor Weeded due to lack of circulation. A

Challenged at the Albany Public Library in 1992. Reasons: may encourage children to make pacts with the devil; incantations & The origins, habits, myths, Meet the Werewolf, threats of spiritual thievery; book legends and famous case McHargue, Georgess Dell Publishing. is demonic & evil. Retained. histories of werewolves. J

Margarita is fat, wears outrageous clothes, likes herself as she is and is nice to almost everyone except for her arch rival, student body Challenged in a public library in president Bridget who Fat Hoochie Prom 2008. Reason: offensive language. challenges Margarita to run for Medina, Nico Queen; Simon/Pulse. Retained prom queen against her. YA

Challenged at the Douglas County Library in Roseburg in 1989. Reasons: encourages devil worshipping; not appropriate for Twenty-six Halloween poems, Halloween ABC , young children. Reclassified from one for each of the letters of the Merriam, Eve Macmillan. picture book to juvenile poetry. alphabet. J

Challenged by a parent at the Colonel Wright Elementary School library in The Dalles in 1992. Reason: theme witchery; format Twenty-six Halloween poems, Halloween ABC , misleading. Reclassified from one for each of the letters of the Merriam, Eve Macmillan. picture book to poetry. alphabet. J

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Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1993. Reasons: Twenty-six Halloween poems, Halloween ABC , satanic references and violence. one for each of the letters of the Merriam, Eve Macmillan. Retained. alphabet. J Challenged in 2008 at an elementary school by a parent. Life, History and Reason: nudity, religious Illustrated history and Magic of the Cat, viewpoint and occult / Satanism. psychology of the cat. Mery, Fernand Madison Square Press Outcome unknown. Translated by Emma Street A

Bringing Down the House: The Inside Challenged in the Beaverton Tells the story of six M.I.T. Story of Six M.I.T. Schools as supplemental reading in students who used math to win Students Who Took 2004. Reasons: profanity and $4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas for Millions, references to prostitution and Las Vegas before finally Mezrich, Ben Arrow; Free Press. gambling. Outcome unknown. getting caught. A

As a baby demon still ensconced in Hell, Hellboy's is allowed to eat only roasted maggots. His adventures arise from trying to add flesh to his diet. His quests are Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton complicated by such sidekicks Hellboy Junior, Dark County Library in 2005. Reason: as a fly, a bird-demon, Donnie Mignola, Michael Horse. unknown. Retained. (a junior devil), and Hitler. A

Miller, George; Judy Challenged at the Multnomah Morris; Mark Babe: Pig in the City, County Library in 1999. Reason: Lamprell (video); Universal could frighten children. Retained. Adventures of Babe, the pig. E

An exploration into the lives of several characters living in New York as they navigate the comic and tragic intersections between love and sex. Challenged in 2008 in a public Produced by Howard Gertler, library. Reason: concerned that Tim Percell, John Cameron Mitchell, John Shortbus (video), sexually explicit material is Mitchell. Written and directed Camerson, director Team Love available to children. Retained. by John Cameron Mitchell. A

An exploration into the lives of several characters living in Challenged in 2010 in a public New York as they navigate the Mitchell, John Shortbus (video), library. Reason: offensive sexual comic and tragic intersections Camerson, director Team Love content. Retained. between love and sex. A

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Tells the story of a Native Challenged at the Reynolds High American who travels to an School in Troutdale in 1989. urban environment from his House Made of Dawn, Reason: two pages are sexually rural and ancestral home. 1969 Momaday, N. Scott Harper; NAL; Penguin. explicit. Retained. Pulitzer Prize winner. A

One of a three book series by one of comics' most popular writers in which Wonderland's Alice, Oz's Dorothy, and Neverland's Wendy reveal their carnal natures by relating their past sexual encounters. Moore has an agenda beyond titillation. The work voices an impassioned defense of artistic Lost Girls: Book 3, freedom that stresses that The Great and the Challenged in 2007 at a public fiction and fantasies aren't the Terrible. Topshelf library. Reason: sexual content. same as actual events and Moore, Alan Productions Retained. behavior. A

A series of three sexually explicit graphic novels by one of the most popular comic writers in which Wonderland's Alice, Oz's Dorothy, and Neverland's Wendy reveal their carnal natures by relating their past sexual encounters. Moore has an agenda beyond titillation. The work voices an Challenged in 2007at a public impassioned defense of artistic library. Reason: children & teens freedom that stresses that Lost Girls: Books can access. Recommended fiction and fantasies aren't the 1,2,3, Topshelf reclassification to a restricted area. same as actual events and Moore, Alan Productions Retained with no change behavior. A

League of Extraordinary Challenged in 2012 in a public A comic book series which Gentlemen; America’s library by an individual. Reason: began in 1999. It was initially Moore, Allan; Best Comics; Top sexual content unsuited to age. based on a "Justice League of illustrated by Kevin O- Shelf; Knockabout Retained; relocated from teen to Victorian England" but has Neill. Comics adult section. since expanded. A

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The story of an English teacher who muses endlessly on the meanings of language, even at times when she should be experiencing intense emotion. She witnesses an event that leads to a grisly murder and Challenged at the Multnomah becomes sexually involved County Library in 1997. Reason: with the cop investigating the Moore, Susannah In the Cut, Plume. unknown. Retained. case. A

As creationist scientists have carefully studied this geological phenomenon, they have concluded that Mount St. Footprints in the Ash: Helens accomplished the same The Explosive Story of Challenged at the Multnomah sort of geologic work that Mount St. Helens, County Library in 2005. Reason biblical creationists attribute to Morris, John D. Master Books. unknown. Retained. Noah's flood. A

Originally published in 1970, Challenged at the Portland Public Morrison's first novel focuses The Bluest Eye, Schools in 2004. Reason: graphic on an 11-year-old Black girl Morrison, Toni Random House. violent & sexual content. Retained. named Pecola Breedlove. A

Young Thomas refuses to wear his new snowsuit, despite the pleas of his mother, his teacher and even his principal. When everyone's best efforts lead Challenged at the Salem-Keizer only to comedic chaos, they all Public Schools in 2001. Reason: agree it's best to let Thomas Thomas' Snowsuit, the material is contrary to District's suit himself. For pre-school Munsch, Robert Annick Press. behavior policies. Retained. through second grade. E

Challenged at the Salem Public A witch pig's one passion in Pig Who Could Library in 1997. Reason: life, to fly on the wind, is Conjure the Wind, emphasis on witches, the occult, seriously endangered when a Murphy, Shirley R. Atheneum. sorcery and incantations. Retained. demon puts a spell on her. E

Challenged at the Multnomah Muy Interesante, County Library in 2001. Reason: Muy Interesante (periodical). nudity. Retained. Spanish-language magazine. A

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Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1991. Reasons: A guide outlining methods to Improvised Radio outlines covert methods of radio intercept and jam enemy radio Jamming Techniques: communications interference & frequencies. Covers techniques Electronic Guerrilla suggests using the information in used by the Special Forces and Myers, Lawrence W. Warfare, Paladin Press. illegal acts. Retained. terrorists. A

Three student filmmakers set out into the forest to film a documentary on a legend known as The Blair Witch. As they become lost in the woods, an unseen evil begins to stalk and harass them. They soon realize that what they are filming is not a legend, but Blair Witch Project , Challenged at the Tillamook their own descent into a Myrick, Daniel & (video). Artisan Home County Library in 2000. Reason: horrifying encounter with the Eduardo Sanchez Entertainment profanity. Retained. supernatural. A

The entire series was challenged in a public library in 2011: Reason: too sexually explicit; may Nakamura, Shungiku legitimize alternative sexual & Katherine Schilling Junjo Romantica; Blu behaviors. Retained Manga series graphic novel A

An exploration of the ways that anime presents social and cultural issues such as alienation, gender inequality, and teenage angst in an in- depth and sophisticated manner, uncovering the identity conflicts, fears over rapid Anime from Akira to Challenged at the Multnomah technological advancement, Princess Mononoke , County Library in 2003. Reason: and other key themes present in Napier, Susan Jolliffe Palgrave Macmillan. inappropriate pictures. Retained. much of Japanese animation. A

Retelling of the fairy tale, "Rumpelstiltskin," in which a strange little man helps a Challenged in a public library in miller's daughter spin straw 2010 with a request to reclassify as into gold for the king on the Napoli, Donna Jo & adult. Reason: too mature for condition that she will give him Richard Tchen Spinners; Dutton young teens. Not reclassified. her first-born child. YA

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The story of wildlife conservationists Mark and Delia Owens' journey through the heart of Southern Africa in African Odyssey, Challenged at the Salem Public search of a prime research site (video). National Library in 1998. Reason: concern where they can find wildlife in Geographic Television about stoning/beating to death of a habitat untouched by the National Geographic Education Films, wildebeest. Retained. intrusion of civilization. A

Challenged at the Multnomah Learn Gun Safety with County Library in 2002. Reason: Eddie Eagle: Level 1 introducing children to firearms National Rifle Workbook, National use without adult supervision. Association Rifle Association. Retained. Gun safety for children J

Challenged at the Liberty Alice is in love, and her Elementary School in Albany in romance with Peter provides 1992. Reason: sections that some awkward yet funny referred to french kissing, moments as she tries to sort out Naylor, Phyllis Alice In Rapture, Sort descriptions of bras and breasts. the world of dating and first Reynolds of, Atheneum. Retained. boyfriends. YA

Alice is in love, and her Challenged at Salem-Keizer romance with Peter provides School District in 1998. Reason: some awkward yet funny too advanced for pre-teens. moments as she tries to sort out Naylor, Phyllis Alice In Rapture, Sort Restricted to middle school or the world of dating and first Reynolds of, Atheneum. above. boyfriends. YA

When he was four years old Kamran Nazeer was enrolled in a small school in New York alongside other children diagnosed with autism. Here they received care that was at Challenged by a public library by the cutting edge of an advocate for people with developmental psychology. Send in the Idiots: disabilities in 2015 Kamran is now a policy adviser Stories From the Other Reason: the use of the word in Whitehall - but what of the Side of Autism "idiots" in the title. others? With rare perception, Nazeer, Kamran Bloomsbury Retained he tells of their lives. A

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Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 2006. Reason: concerns that the depiction of an affair between a student and teacher is inappropriate for youth; requested reclassification. A high school student enters Retained in Young Adult into an affair with one of her Nelson, R.A. Teach Me, Razorbill. collection. teachers YA

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 2004. Reason: concern expressed that the Nest: A Quarterly of magazine was bigoted because of Nest was published quarterly Nest magazine Interiors, (periodical). cartoons in the magazine. Retained. from 1997 until winter 2003-04 A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1992. Reason: concerns that "kids will imitate Winning Kick, what they see on the video which Soccer instructional video. (video).New Image might cause injury to other Practice Makes Perfect, Soccer New Image Studios Studios. children." Retained Series, Tape 2 J

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 2004. Reason: New York Review of New York Review of children seeing a sexually explicit A magazine on literature, Books Books cover. Retained. published 20 times a year. A

Drawing on a wide range of published sources, Newman has compiled a thorough how- Whole Lesbian Sex Challenged at the Multnomah to guide. Along the way, she Book: A Passionate County Library in 2000. Reason: offers a primer in sexual Guide for All of Us, explicit sexual descriptions. politics and lesbian manners at Newman, Felice Cleis Press. Retained. the turn of the century. A

Challenged at Multnomah County Heather discovers that her Heather Has Two Library in 1992. Reason: presents family is different than her Mommies, Alyson a picture of misguided morality & classmates, but soon learns that Newman, Leslea Books. deviate living. Retained. all families are unique. J

Heather discovers that her Heather Has Two Challenged at the Cottage Grove family is different than her Mommies, Alyson Lane County Head Start Center in classmates, but soon learns that Newman, Leslea Books. 1994. Removed. all families are unique. J

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Heather discovers that her Heather Has Two Challenged at Multnomah County family is different than her Mommies, Alyson Library in 1994. Reason: promotes classmates, but soon learns that Newman, Leslea Books. a lesbian life style. Retained. all families are unique. J

Challenged in 2007 by a parent in a public library. Reason: unsuited Heather discovers that her Heather Has Two to age group; homosexual content; family is different than her Mommies, Alyson offensive language and religious classmates, but soon learns that Newman, Leslea Books. viewpoint. Retained all families are unique. E

Dan, an aspiring novelist, cannot help but feel immensely attracted to Alice, a young American waitress and stripper who is in London after escaping from a failed relationship. After some time Dan meets Anna, a photographer who also attracts him. From there, things go downhill for Alice and Dan. Eventually Dan, Alice, Anna Challenged at a public library in and Alice's fiancé, Larry, take Closer. Columbia May 2010. Reasons: sexually part in a twisted dance of Nichols, Mike and TriStar Entertainment explicit and offensive language. deceit, guilt and anger. Based Patrick Marber (video) Retained on the play by Patrick Marber. A

Challenged at the Cedar Mill Community Library in 2002. Reason: over sexual language and Michael Smith and Gregory Bedlam Burning , disrespect for people with mental Collins strike a business deal Nicholson, Geoff Overlook. illness. Retained. that complicates their lives. A

Challenged in a public library in 2015. Parent requested that this Adapts the Cartoon Network Graphic Novel series be moved animated series about a boy, from children's area to YA. his dog and their journeys in Reason: Sexual content & the Land of Ooo. Adventure Time offensive language. Retained in North, Ryan KABOOM! Children's Area J

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Since the car accident that claimed the lives of her family, sixteen-year-old Ever can see auras and hear people's Challenged in a public library by a thoughts, and she goes out of parent in 2011. Requested moving her way to hide from other to adult section. Reason: violence, people until she meets Damen, Evermore; St. Martin's concern about dark and graphic another psychic teenager who Alyson, Noel Griffin content. Retained; not moved is hiding even more mysteries. YA

Challenged by a parent in the Hood River County Schools in 1998. Reason: inappropriate for middle school students because of the evil intentions of its characters, graphic descriptions of gore and A re-telling of the warrior Beowulf: A New mutilations and descriptions of Beowulf and his defeat of the Nye, Robert Telling, Hill and Wang. monstrous characters. Retained monster Grendel. J

Challenged at the Jefferson Middle School Library in Eugene in 1987. Thirteen-year-old Joss copes Reason: sexual references. with changing relationships as Removed because elementary her best friend, Fletcher, students also use library. suddenly starts seeing her as a Just Good Friends, Transferred to another school with girl and her parents show signs O'Connor, Jane HarperCollins; Dell. no younger children. of marital tension at home. YA

A series that follows the Challenged in a public library in adventures of Finn, a human 2015 by a parent requesting this boy, and his best friend and graphic novel be moved to the adoptive brother Jake, a dog young adult section. Reason: with the magical power to sexual content and offensive change shape and size at will, Adventure Time language. Retained in who live in the post- North, Ryan KABOOM! children's area. apocalyptic Land of Ooo J

The authoritative guide to the Challenged at the Multnomah Catholic Church in the United County Library in 1991. Reason: States, including personnel Official Catholic public funds should not be changes, new appointments and Official Catholic Directory, P. J. expended on religious books. assignments, and contact Directory Kenedy & Sons. Retained. information. A

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Young Ken McLaughlin spends his days on his family's Wyoming ranch with his head in the clouds, surrounded by endless blue skies, wide-open spaces, and beautiful horses. To his brusque, practical father, Challenged at the Oregon City the boy is an enigma and a Library in 1991. Reason: disappointment. Then one day, objection to library having this Ken's life is filled with new book in the children's department purpose when he finds Flicka, a because of profane language. magnificent filly as wild as she O'Hara, Mary My Friend Flicka, Retained without restriction. is fast. J

The author uses diaries, court records, and interviews with the killer himself to present Challenged at the Multnomah Keith Hunter Jesperson's I: The Creation of a County Library in 200). Reason: version of why he became a Serial Killer, St. violent content of the book could serial killer and how he killed Olson, Jack Martin's. cause emotional trauma. Retained. his victims. A

Challenged at the Hillsboro Public A 1993 rap album by the NBA Library in 1994. Reasons: explicit, basketball star. The first single, obscene lyrics; degrading to "(I Know I Got) Skillz," hit the Shaq Diesel , Jive women description of sex acts. Top 40 on the Billboard Hot O'Neal, Shaquille (audio cassette). Retained. 100 charts. A

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer A collection of more than 170 School District in 2001.Reason: schoolyard rhymes, ranging illustrations that are disgusting, from insults and riddles to I Saw Esau, inappropriate, and/or unnecessary. tongue twisters, jeers and jump- Opie, Iona Candlewick. Restricted to teachers rope rhymes. E

Provides understandable and comprehensive information to Challenged at the Multnomah guide families through a Legal Issues for Older County Library in 2000. Reason: number of legal topics. In Adults: An Oregon the book is cataloged in sociology addition, it provides cross- Legal Information and rather than legal materials; references, glossaries and Reference Guide, requested classification change. resource lists to direct readers Oregon State Bar Oregon State Bar. Reclassified. to other sources of information. A

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A step by step guide, with examples, of how to write all types of notes and letters For the Love of including love, break-up and Letters; a 21st Century Challenged in 2007 in a public erotic letters; apology, thank- Guide to the Art of library. Reason: sexual content. you, recommendation and O'Shea, Samar Letter Writing, Collins Retained cover letters. A

Based on a real incident, Sada Abe's 1936 murder and castration of her lover, this file depicts a man and a woman consumed by a destructive love Challenged at the Multnomah in a political environment in County Library in March, 2000. Japan of imperialism and Oshima, Nagisa In the Realm of the Reason: explicit sex and violence. increasing governmental director Senses, (video). Retained. control. A

Based on a real incident, Sada Abe's 1936 murder and castration of her lover, this file depicts a man and a woman consumed by a destructive love in a political environment in Challenged at the Multnomah Japan of imperialism and Oshima, Nagisa In the Realm of the County Library July 2000. Reason. increasing governmental director Senses, (video). pornographic. Retained. control. A

Based on a real incident, Sada In the Realm of the Abe's 1936 murder and Senses Dans l’empire castration of her lover, this file des sens (Other titles: depicts a man and a woman Dans l’empire des consumed by a destructive love sens, Ai no korīda, Challenged in a public library in in a political environment in L'empire des 2009. Reason: sexual content Japan of imperialism and Oshima, Nagisa sens)(video) Criterion inappropriate for a public library. increasing governmental director Collection Retained. control. In Japanese A

Junie B. Jones and a Challenged in a public library in Little Monkey 1999. Reason: negative content, Junie has a new baby brother Business, Random slang and offensive statements. who her grandmother calls "the Pack, Barbara House. Retained. cutest little monkey." E

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Challenged Fairview Elementary School in the Reynolds School District in 1990. Reasons: children are encouraged to make choices for adventure with no concern for Underground Kingdom danger; thought process This book tells the story of the (Choose Your Own transferable to experimentation upside-down world hanging Adventure), Bantam with drugs, sex, alcohol, running from the bottom side of the Packard, Edward Books. away. Retained. earth's crust. J

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1996. Reason: the way the book handled issues such as dating, premarital sex, Packer, Kenneth L. Let's Talk about homosexuality and masturbation. A health book geared for and Jeannine Bower Health, Sebco. Outcome unknown. adolescents. YA

Pandolfini's Endgame This book is aimed at the Course: Basic beginning or intermediate Endgame Concepts player. It consists of 239 Explained by specific endgame positions, America's Leading Challenged at the Multnomah progressing from elementary Palmer, Happ & Chess Teacher, County Library in 1991. Reasons: endings to some subtle minor Martha Cheney Fireside Chess Library. errors in information. Retained. piece and pawn situations. A

A parent challenged the performance of the theme song on this CD in 1995 by Salem Witches' Brew Pot Full kindergarten students in a of Songs for Oral Halloween classroom presentation. Language Reason: a song about the sin of Songs to teach skills and Development; Activity witchcraft, which is religion. encourage the use of Pandolfini, Bruce Records Retained imagination. J

An anthology of essays in which the most absurd Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton positions are defended with County Library in 1996. Reason: calm intelligence and witty subjects covered included rationality. Topics range from necrophilia as well as containing the sexual liberation of Apocalypse Culture, perversity and sensationalism. necrophiliacs to strong cases Parfrey, Adam Amok Press. Retained. against art and agriculture. A

106 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l A racist cop receives a heart transplant from a black lawyer he hates, who returns as a ghost Challenged at the Multnomah to ask the cop to help take Parriott, James L. Heart Condition, County Library in 1996. Reason: down the men who murdered Director (video). offensive language. Retained. him A

A reference book containing an alphabetical list of slang, One of 5 books challenged at the vernacular vocabulary not Bend Senior High School in 1993 generally acceptable in formal Partridge's Concise by a member of the Oregon usage, including information Dictionary of Slang Citizens Alliance. Reason: teaches given for each word, including and Unconventional children to use vulgar, useless meaning, pronunciation and Partridge, Eric English, Macmillan. expressions. Retained. etymology. A

A collection of comic strips mocks the foibles of human Challenged by a parent in a public nature with the antics of The Croc Ate My library in 2015. Reason: egotistical Rat, clueless Pig, Homework Andrews Offensive language, violence. intellectual Goat, and letter- Pastis, Stephen McMeel Retained. writing optimist Zebra. J

The friendship between young Jess and Leslie grows as they meet in Terabithia, their secret hiding place where the two of them rule as king and queen. Then tragedy strikes and their kingdom is threatened. Only when Jess comes to grips with Challenged at the Multnomah this tragedy does he finally Bridge to Terabithia, County Library in 1990. Reason understand the gift Leslie has Paterson, Katherine Harper Trophy. unknown. Retained. given him. J

Challenged at the Tigard Public Library in 1990. Reasons: graphic This book, the subject of a pictures from nude lesbian / BBC TV documentary, traces vampire European films; sadistic the history of cinematic sex. Requested restriction from vampires from Nosferatu to the Seal of Dracula, children. Retained with no present-day ghouls of Terrance Pattison, Barrie Crown Publishers. restrictions. Fisher and Mario Bava. A

Challenged at the McMinnville Two junior high boys lose their Public Library in 2001. Reason: "uncool" status when they kiss not appropriate for young children. girls and foil some football Schernoff Discoveries, Reclassified from children's to YA team thugs in this comedy set Paulsen, Gary Yearling. collection. in the 1950s. J

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Challenged by a third grade student’s parent at Cecil Sly The story of a 13 year-old Elementary School in Prineville in boy’s search for his parents 2011. Reason: violence. Retained after they were taken prisoner as reading material in the by British soldiers and Iroquois Woods Runner; curriculum for sixth-grade and at the beginning of the Paulsen, Gary Random above. Revolutionary War. YA

A first person account of a boy whose alcoholic parents send Challenged in a public library in him to stay with farmers in a 2011. Reason: it will encourage remote area of Minnesota. The Harris and Me: A alcoholism, use of offensive story focuses on the humorous Summer Remembered ; language, cruelty to animals, and events of a city boy learning to Paulson, Gary. Harcourt Brace & Co viewing pornography. Retained live on a farm. J

To a thirteen-year-old Vermont farm boy whose father slaughters pigs for a living, maturity comes early as he learns "doing what's got to be done," especially regarding Challenged by a parent in a middle his pet pig who cannot produce school library in 2013. Reason: a litter. The author uses his unsuited to age, offensive own childhood as a Shaker to A Day No Pigs Would language, religious views, reveal the problems Robert Peck, Robert Newton Die, Laurel violence. Retained. faces growing into manhood. YA

A 1969 Western film in which a group of aging outlaws hopes Challenged at the Salem Public to have one final score while Library in 2001. Reason: violence. the West is turning into a Peckinpah, Sam Wild Bunch, (video). Retained. modern society. A

This sixth season CBS Showtime reality series offers Challenged in a public library in viewers an aggressive, April 2010. Reason: The humorous expose of taboo description provides no indication topics, using the duo's that there is explicit, violent porn trademark humor, knowledge Penn & Teller: in the "War on Porn" episode. of carnival tricks as well as Bullshit ; Showtime Requested warning label. Retained hidden cameras and blatant Penn and Teller Entertainment with no label. confrontation. A

Between the Sheets: A Collection of Erotic Challenged at the Multnomah Bedtime Stories, County Library 2002. Reason: A compilation of erotic stories Penthouse magazine Penthouse International. graphic sexual language. Retained. from Penthouse. A

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Mina Pereira was born with antennae on her head, and no matter what surgery doctors attempt, they keep growing back. A heartbreaking story of Challenged at the Multnomah a little girl's struggle to survive County Library in 2002. Reason: a family so dysfunctional that it Peres Da Costa, Homework, disparity between cover and constantly teeters on the edge Suneeta Bloomsbury Publishing. content. Retained. of chaos. A

A top news anchor risks his job and his life to battle the Challenged at the Multnomah politically correct attitudes of County Library in 2001. Reason: members of the Channel 6 Prophet, Crossway anti-gay, anti-abortion material. news team who are hiding the Peretti, Frank E. Books. Retained. truth about his father's death.. A

Walter Adams' deepest passion is for his music but his greatest love is for his son. A lifelong free spirit, Walter teaches his gifted son Henry, to always think with his head-- but to play music with his heart. The two are an unstoppable team until Walter suffers a nervous breakdown. Suddenly forced to Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton reunite with their estranged County Library in 2004. Reason: family, Walter and Henry will Walter and Henry, profanity; requested the book be have to find a way to keep their Petrie, Daniel; (video). Showtime moved to the adult area. special bond and their music Director Entertainment Reclassified. intact. A

Removed by a library staff Alanna finds a way to switch member in 1989 but later returned places with her twin, Thom, to the shelves of the David Hill and take his place as a knight in Elementary School in Hillsboro. training at the palace of King Alanna: Song of the Reasons: sexual references and the Roald. Disguising herself as a Lioness, Book One, use of an amulet to prevent boy, Alanna begins her training Pierce, Tamara Knopf. pregnancy. as a page in the royal court. YA

Removed by a library staff member in 1989 but later returned to the shelves of the David Hill In the Hand of the Elementary School in Hillsboro. Alanna of Trebond continues Goddess: Song of the Reasons: sexual references and the her masquerade as Alan in this, Lioness, Book 2 , use of an amulet to prevent the second book in the Song of Pierce, Tamara Knopf. pregnancy. the Lioness series. YA

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Removed by a library staff member in 1989 but later returned The third in the Song of the to the shelves of the David Hill Lioness series finds the title Woman Who Rides Elementary School in Hillsboro. heroine, Alanna; her psychic Like a Man: Song of Reasons: sexual references and the cat, Faithful; and the older man- the Lioness, Book 3, use of an amulet to prevent at-arms, Coram, among the Pierce, Tamara Knopf. pregnancy. desert tribes of the Bazhir. YA

The complete saga of Alanna the Lioness from her years as a Challenged at the Multnomah page – disguised as a boy – to County Library in 2003. Reason: her triumphant adventures as a Song of the Lioness adult content of tapes for children; knight of Tortall and her rise to series, Knopf requested that they be re-cataloged the highest rank of King’s Pierce, Tamara (children's cassettes). adult. Retained. Champion. E

Challenged in a public library by an individual in 2012. Reason: A very funny picture book Dumb Bunnies Go to Concern that reading this book about a silly rabbit family and the Zoo, The; Blue Sky may result in confusion and their adventures by the author Pilkey, Dav Press stupidity. Retained of Captain Underpants. E

Challenged at the Lake Oswego Public Library in 2001. Reason: language contained in background Silver: A Skateboard music in video Retained and Planet Earth Video Video, (video). reclassified as YA J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1996. Reason: if children can look at and read the magazine "it can lead to very dirty A men's magazine with literary Playboy magazine Playboy, (periodical). minds." Retained. articles. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1996. Reason: If it is given to children on request might result in a child pervert. A men's magazine with literary Playboy m agazine Playboy, (periodical). Retained. articles. A

110 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l Challenged at the Lake Oswego Public Library in 1996. Reason: magazine is pornography and doesn't belong in the library; it violates community and family values. Retained; parental permission required for children to A men's magazine with literary Playboy magazine Playboy, (periodical). view or check out. articles. A

Private Christian school put up display in at the Forest Grove Library on 3 bulletin boards in the children's area available to display primary school student art from local schools. Library user Religious Display by a challenged the inclusion of Christian school on drawings depicting the 7 days of Exhibit of student art from a bulletin board available creation. Reason: violation of Christian school that included to display primary separation of church & state. drawings of turkeys, pilgrims, Policy - Display student art. Retained. and the 7 days of creation. j

Challenged in a public library by clergy in 2013. Reason: lack of filtering on computers & wireless network. Library District Board voted to filter children's computers in children's room for Policy - Internet "pornography" Internet Access

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1990. Reason: access to adult materials "which they would be banned from Policy - Minors' Children's Access to viewing because of age" should be Access Adult Materials prohibited. Retained. Adult materials A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2003. Reason: they promote violence, sexual Policy - Minors' Music with parental activity and inappropriate All music with parental A & Access advisory labels. language. Retained. advisory labels. YA

Challenged in a school library by library staff. Reason: zombies are violent and inappropriate for elementary school children. Requested that all zombie books Policy - Minors' be removed from the library. Access Multiple Retained Books about Zombies J

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Citizen's initiative in Josephine Would have restricted Birth Control County in 1990 to restrict minor' government agencies from Information; restricting access to birth control information. giving birth control facts to Policy- Minor's Access minors' access Defeated. minors without parental consent

Fifteen-year-old Tasha Dawson narrates a tale of teenage motherhood. Balancing her honor-roll grades with the perils of surviving inner-city Challenged at the Portland Public Buffalo, N.Y., Tasha gives Schools in 2004. Reason: birth to Imani, a child Imani All Mine, pornographic passages and lewd conceived in violence and Porter, Connie Rose Mariner Books. language. Retained. given a name that means "faith." A

Linda Strong, the younger of two orphaned girls, grows tired of being mistreated by her sister Eileen and leaves home to start a life of her own as a nature writer. Linda's Challenged the Clatskanie Library friendships, and her attempts at Her Father's District in 1991. Reason: racism independence, are quite Daughter, Kessinger and bigotry against the Japanese. engaging, while her work in the Porter, Gene Stratton Publishing. Removed. outdoors brings nature to life. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2004. Reason: Portland Mercury, language and sexual content. An alternative weekly Portland Mercury (periodical). Retained. newspaper. A

This is an instructional book. Published in 1967, the book was written to protest the United States government over their involvement in the Vietnam war. The book contains recipes and instructions for the manufacture of explosives, drugs, Challenged at the Multnomah rudimentary The Anarchist County Library in 1999. Reason: telecommunications hacking Cookbook, Lyle Stuart; concern that it is available to devices and other dangerous Powell, William Barricade Books. minors. Retained. and illegal items. A

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Challenged at the Little Butte Intermediate School in Eagle Point in 1987. Reason: the book could Prelutsky offers a dozen Nightmares: Poems to "disturb a child's sleep and offered original poems on scary topics Trouble Your Sleep, no learning experience." Placed in – ghouls, vampires, etc. – for Prelutsky, Jack Greenwillow. the "reserved" section. young readers. J

Challenged at the Washington Elementary School in Pendleton in 1993. Reasons: violent, scary; Nightmares: Poems to could cause nightmares; does not Prelutsky offers a dozen Trouble Your Sleep , teach good, healthy morals. original poems on scary topics Prelutsky, Jack Greenwillow. Restricted. – ghouls, vampires, etc. J

Challenged by a parent at the Firwood Elementary School in Sandy in 1995. Reasons: belief From a "mud-encrusted" Headless Horseman that the book is evil & that mummy to the eponymous Rides Tonight: More students would not be able to rider, these 12 creepy creations Poems to Trouble Your differentiate between real * made- are accompanied by gory black- Prelutsky, Jack Sleep, HarperTrophy . up". Retained. and-white artwork. J

Challenged at the Powell Valley From a "mud-encrusted" Headless Horseman Elementary School library in mummy to the eponymous Rides Tonight: More Gresham in 1995 by a parent. rider, these 12 creepy creations Poems to Trouble Your Reasons: contains evil stories & is are accompanied by gory black- Prelutsky, Jack Sleep, HarperTrophy. satanic. Retained. and-white artwork. J

One of 12 titles challenged by a parent at Ackerman Junior High in in Canby in 1987. A materials review committee recommended all be retained. This title was 1 of 4 that the parent appealed in 1988. Reasons: Could encourage young minds to pursue the occult; portraying the Bible as myth; Four children in an English ridicule toward Christianity; village meet a leprechaun who Devil's Piper, secular humanism indoctrination. has just awakened from a 200- Price, Susan Greenwillow. Retained. year-long sleep. J

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Challenged in a public library in Quoyle, an emotionally-beaten 2008 by a clergyman & his wife man, moves from New York to who so not have children in the Newfoundland with his young school district on behalf of a daughter in search of his family religious organization. Reason: roots and inner peace. Winner sexual & homosexual content; of the National Book Award unsuitable for age group; violence, for Fiction, the Irish Times Shipping News, The; religious viewpoint. Requested International Fiction Prize, and Proulx, Annie Scribner removal. Retained. the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1989. Reasons: using drugs is portrayed beneficial; main character smokes opium in order to remember the past, which leads her to solve the mystery; Sally Lockhart finds herself drugs have no side effects. enmeshed in the perplexing The Ruby in the Retained and reclassified from clues surrounding her father's Pullman, Philip Smoke, Laurel Leaf. children's to YA. death, in this Victorian thriller. YA

Lyra Belacqua, an orphan growing up within the precincts Challenged at the Salem-Keizer of Oxford University, lives in a School District in 2001. Reason: universe in which science, Golden Compass, Del demon possession and satanic theology and magic are closely Pullman, Philip Rey. practices. Retained. allied. J

Challenged in 2008 in a public library by a member of the clergy and a religious organization. Reason: concern that it sends a Golden Compass message to children to defy Movie, based on the book, Pullman, Philip (Video), SEGA authority and to glorify evil. directed by Chris Weitz J

Queen risked his life when he joined the Mongols as bearded biker Billy St. John. His adventures with one of America’s most notorious bike Under And Alone: The Challenged at the Seaside Public gangs, where he explains True Story Of The Library in 2005. Reason: because "murder and mayhem have Undercover Agent of concerns about language and a become simply a lifestyle Who Infiltrated belief that the book promotes choice," resulted in the America's Most Violent criminal activity, and would be a convictions of more than 50 Outlaw Motorcycle bad influence on young people. Mongols and earned him an Queen, William Gang, Random House. Retained. impressive cache of awards. A 114 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Documents performance artist and comic, video producer and Challenged in a public library in sometime peepshow stripper Live Nude Girls Unite 2008. Reason: concern that Julia Query's journey to help Query, Julia and ( video), First Run sexually explicit material is visible organize the only strippers Vicky Funari Features and available to children. Retained union in the U.S. A

A children's book author known for his beautiful illustrations becomes entranced by a 16-year-old runaway girl. His obsession with her, Challenged at the Multnomah expressed in his paintings, County Library in 1988. Reason: begins a forbidden relationship the sexual nature of subject matter, that is threatened by her particularly between adult & child. disappearance – and her true Rampling, Anne Belinda, Arbor House. Retained. identity. A

The adventures of Henry, a six- year-old from Atlantic City whose heroes are early Christians and who would like to be a saint. He has a photographic memory and is always reciting scriptures to the Challenged in the Tillamook consternation of adults. When Public Library in 2001. Reason: his father, a crooked casino Henry of Atlantic City, not appropriate for any age. guard, is jailed Henry is put in Reeves, Fredrick Vintage. Retained a home, but manages to escape. A

Six-year-old Henry is a neglected child growing up in an Atlantic City hotel and Challenged at the Tillamook casino. Obsessed with the County Library in 2001. Reason: ancient Gnostics, he imagines Henry of Atlantic City, anti-family, anti-church, anti-God. himself a saint in 5th century Reeves, Fredrick Vintage. Retained. Byzantium. A

Before outlining some of the options facing the Serbs, Croats and Muslims living in Bosnia today, Reger provides a lucid account of the Yugoslav War Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton and the peace process. Good- County Library in 2003. Reason: quality black-and-white Rebuilding of Bosnia, the subject matter is disturbing to photographs and political Reger, James P. Lucent Books. children. Retained. cartoons appear throughout. YA

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After being charged a Wendy is a down-on-her-luck missing/damage fee in 2013 a girl who's hoping to turn things public library patron requested around for herself with a reconsideration. Reason: anti- summer job in Alaska, but Windy and Lucy family & offensive language. finds herself stranded with no Reichardt, Kelly & (video), Oscilloscope Library Board decided to retain money in a small Oregon town. Jon Raymond. Pictures and library staff replaced the DVD. A

A comedy in which A Jewish Challenged in a public library in lawyer's aged mother Where's Poppa? 2008. Reason: portrayal of constantly harms his love life, (video); MGM Home homosexual behaviors; nudity and and he considers various means Reiner, Carl Entertainment use of offensive language. Retained of getting rid of her. A

Reiss, Mike, Xeth A feature-length extension of Feinberg, Tal Challenged in a public library in the animated TV series Queer Vigderson, and Mike Queer Duck: The 2011. Reason: homosexual and Duck, created by frequent The Mendel Movie. Paramount anti-family content. Retained. Simpsons scripter Mike Reiss A

Paul Baumer enlisted with his classmates in the German army of World War I. As the horrible war plods on, Paul holds fast to a single vow: to fight against Challenged at the Cedar Ridge the principles of hate that Elementary School in Sandy in meaninglessly pit young men of 1993. Reason: language. the same generation but All Quiet on the Recommended editing by different uniforms against each Remarque, Erich Western Front, expurgation. Retained without other – if only he can come out Maria Ballantine. expurgation. of the war alive. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1987. Reason: the occult topic could be Two girls suspect their Witch's Sister, frightening and traumatic for neighbor is a witch and trying Reynolds, Phyllis Aladdin; Atheneum. children. Retained. to convert one girl's sister. J

The third and concluding chapter in Anne Rice's erotic retelling of the sleeping beauty fairy tale sees Beauty, Tristan, Challenged at Multnomah County Laurent and some secondary Library in 1995. Reason: concern slaves from the village about "erotic (pornographic...)" kidnapped and whisked away Beauty's Release , novels in the collection at the to more sensual adventures in Rice, Ann Dutton & Co. taxpayers 'expense. Retained. an unnamed Arabian kingdom. A

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Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 2000. Reason: Richards, Dick; Farewell My Lovely, nudity and availability to children. Based on Raymond Chandler's Director (video). Retained. mystery with the same title. A

The Bible predicts in the last days a charismatic leader will establish a global following in the name of peace. Islamic prophecy also predicts that a man will rise up to lead the nations, pledging to usher in an era of peace. Islam’s savior is called the Mahdi. However, the Challenged at a public library in man in the Bible is the 2015. Reason: Patron concerned Antichrist. Joel Richardson’s Islmic Antichrist: The that the image on the cover of the stunning research and analysis Shocking Truth About audio book suggests that Islam's suggest the Mahdi and the the Real Nature of the savior, the Mahdi is the antichrist. Antichrist may actually be one Richardson, Joel Beast ( audio book) Retained and the same. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1992. Reason: An accident leaves her profanity; gives children paralyzed from the chest down, Wheels for Walking, impression that use of obscene but Sally learns to see the joy Richmond, Sandra Signet. language acceptable. Retained. in life again. YA

Challenged by a parent in a public A little girl is prompted by a library in 2008. Reason: book about Stranger Danger to recommended that the it be labeled tell her teacher she is being in a way that would let parents abused by her father. The Not in Room 204, know it is about child sexual father's actions are implied, but Riggs, Shannon Albert Whitman abuse. Retained with no change. not specifically stated. E

A collection of black-comedy cartoons created by a British Challenged by a parent at the humorist featuring bunnies Central Linn High School in using bizarre methods to Halsey in 2008. Reason: unsuitable attempt suicide. Winner of the Book of Bunny for anyone & especially children; 2007 Garden State (N.J.) Teen Riley, Andy Suicides , Plume no curriculum value. Retained non-fiction award. YA

Challenged at the Woodburn Public Library in 2000. Reason: A monthly magazine about the Rip City magazine Rip City, (periodical). beer ads. Reclassified to adult Portland Trailblazers. YA

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Rhonda Silverstar (nee Silverstern), the Brooklyn-born stripper currently headlining at Plotsky's Burlesque in Newark, N.J., is appalled when Tush, one of her back-up girls, is brutally murdered and the Challenged at the Multnomah police don't seem to care. Take it Off, Take it All County Library in 1994. Reason: Rhonda sets out to investigate Ritz, David Off!: A Novel, Dutton. book is "just plain filth". Retained. the murder herself. A

This book concludes Roberts' Key Trilogy , in which mortal Challenged at the Multnomah women quest to unlock the County Library in 2005. Reason spellbound souls of ancient Roberts, Nora Key of Valor, Jove. unknown. Retained. demigoddesses. A Written by the creator & designer of Leisure Suit Larry Official Book of Challenged at the Multnomah Adventure games; contains Roberts, Ralph and Al Leisure Suit Larry, County Library in 1993. Reason: background information, hints Lowe Compute Books. "juvenile pornography". Retained. and tips. A

Challenged at the McBride Elementary School in St. Helens in 1993. Reasons: offensive language; cat named S.O.B.; View from the Cherry content violent & gruesome; Tree, The negative attitude towards an older Rob admits having seen a Aladin character. Restricted to mature 5th murder, but no one believes Roberts, Willo David Paperbacks. & 6th graders. him – except the murderer. J

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1996. Reason: kids could learn things from this book that could get them in trouble. "The entire contents is Mexican Slang is a bilingual Mexican Slang: A how to request different sex acts in guide to slang words and Robinson, Linton H. Guide, Bueno Books. Spanish slang. Retained. phrases. A

Challenged at the Multnomah Addie's Thanksgiving gesture Thanksgiving County Library in 1990.Reason toward a crotchety old man Rock, Gail Treasure, Yearling. unknown. Retained. enriches both their lives. YA

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Challenged at the Oakland High School in 1992. Reason: irreverent, negative, and sexual attitudes pervading the publication; subscribing with district funds does not promote district educational goals. Subscription not renewed; A biweekly American-based Rolling Stone Rolling Stone, students need parental permission magazine devoted to music, magazine (periodical). to check out back issues politics and popular culture. YA,A

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 1992. Reason: 3 nude men on the cover of an issue; indecent; restricted access A biweekly American-based Rolling Stone Rolling Stone, requested. Retained without magazine devoted to music, magazine (periodical). restriction. politics and popular culture. A

A list of essential oils for Challenged at the Eugene Public treating certain conditions, with Library in 1990. Reason: each oil described in detail. Herbs and Things, Last advocates recreational drug use of Includes precautions and Rose, Jeanne Gasp. herbs. Retained. instructions for use. A

Third book in a series. presents Master math : basic Challenged in a public library in the general principles of math and pre-algebra; 2009. Reason: factually mathematics from grade school Ross, Debra Career Press inaccurate. Removed. through college A

The sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone sees Harry facing trouble at Challenged in Bend at the Three Hogwarts. Amid classes, Rivers Elementary School in 2000. bullies and ghosts, Harry must Reason: references to witchcraft rescue the school from a Harry Potter and the and concerns that the book would mysterious danger, and is faced Chamber of Secrets, lead children to hatred and with a trap set by the evil Lord Rowling, J.K. Scholastic. rebellion. Retained. Voldemort. J

After another awful summer with the Dursleys, Harry learns that he is being pursued by Challenged in Bend at the Three Sirius Black, an escaped Rivers Elementary School in 2000. prisoner from Azkaban. Sirius Reason: references to witchcraft heads for Hogwarts, trailed by Harry Potter and the and concerns that the book would his guards from Azkaban, the Prisoner of Azkaban, lead children to hatred and foul Dementors, and trouble for Rowling, J.K. Scholastic. rebellion. Retained Harry isn't far behind. J

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Harry Potter's miserable life is Challenged in Bend at the Three turned upside down with an Rivers Elementary School in 2000. invitation to Hogwarts School Reason: references to witchcraft of Witchcraft and Wizardry – Harry Potter and the and concerns that the book would and with the discovery of his Sorcerer's Stone, lead children to hatred and true identity. A tale of magic, Rowling, J.K. Scholastic. rebellion. Retained full of wit and imagination. J

When Tad's spear flies to the bottom of a pond and Tad goes after it, the last thing he expects is to meet a water-spirit named Challenged at the Multnomah Azabel. This meeting is but the Waterstone, County Library in 2005. Reason first of strange things that Tad Rupp, Rebecca Candlewick. unknown. Retained. will face. YA

This graphic novel tells the story of Elric of Melniboné, king of ruins and lord of a Challenged at the Multnomah scattered race that once ruled Michael Moorcock's County Library in 2001. Reason: the world. This is a story of the Stormbringer, Dark subject of sexual abuse accessible final battle between Law and Russell, P. Craig Horse Comics/Topps. to children. Retained. Chaos. A

Russo examines the portrayals of homosexuality and gender in One of 17 books challenged at the Hollywood films from the past Deschutes County Library in 1993 90 years, and makes The Celluloid Closet: by a member of the Oregon connections between the Homosexuality in the Citizens Alliance. Reason: the treatment of gays and lesbians Movies, The materials exist to promote in film and in American society Harper homosexuality and moral decay. at large. Regarded as a Russo, Vito Paperbacks. Retained. definitive work on the subject. A

Challenged in an elementary school library in 2010. Reason: Dog Heaven; Blue Sky objection to religious content in a One person's interpretation of a Rylant, Cynthia Press school dog heaven. E

Challenged at the Beaverton School District in 1993. Reason: profanity; suggested removal from Sachar captures awkward The Boy Who Lost His elementary school libraries. junior high school experiences Sachar, Louis Face, Trumpet. Retained. with humor and sensitivity. J

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Wayside School is 30 stories high with only one room on each floor. On the top floor is Mrs. Jewls' class, where order Challenged at the Multnomah has been abandoned in favor of Wayside School is County Library in 1998. Reason: nonsense and silliness. Each of Falling Down , the content undermines value the 30 stories in this collection Listening Library systems and teaches disrespect of features an unusual vignette or Sachar, Louis (audiocassette). people and property. Retained. character sketch. E

Challenged by a 13 year old at the Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City in 1993. Reason: sexual content will encourage sexual experimentation & lead to Set in South Africa during the pregnancy or AIDS; suggested 1950s, this novel recounts Beyond Safe reclassification to adult or warning political turmoil and its effect Sacks, Margaret Boundaries, Puffin. label.p gRetained y in YApp collection. on a Jewish family. YA appointed censor at the Coquille Public Library in 1994 along with several other books. Most were mysteries and romances in which single words and sexually explicit The fifth volume in the Prey passages were whited out by a series. Ex-cop Lucas vandal who left either dots or solid Davenport tracks a psychotic ink pen lines where the words had murderer who is terrorizing a Sanford, John Winter Prey, Putnam. been. Wisconsin town. A

Challenged by a parent at the Three Rivers High School in 2015 Reason: coarse language and scenes of torture. Retained but parent may request that their child Satrapi, Marjane Persepolis, Pantheon not be allowed to check it out. A

A collection of 55 black-and- Challenged at the Multnomah white crime scene photographs County Library in 1996. Reason: made primarily between 1914 book will "help reader become and 1918 by New York City Evidence, Farrar Straus desensitized to brutality and police detectives investigating Sante, Luc Giroux. become dehumanized." Retained. murders and suicides. A

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At a crossroads in his life, Rodolfo ("Chato") Medina remembers the year he was 14, a time of turmoil and change, not only for him but also for his family and friends. A Los Angeles barrio is the setting for Challenged at the Toledo High this novel about people caught Famous All Over School in 1992. Reason: profanity. between two cultures, neither Santiago, Danny Town, Plume. Retained. of which offers welcome. YA

Challenged by a parent at the Three Rivers High School Library in the fall of 2014. Reason: Using comic strip images the coarse language and scenes of author tells the story of her life torture. Retained but parents may in Tehran from ages 6 - 14 request that their child not be including the end of the shah's, allowed to check it out of the the Isalmic Revoltion and the Satrapi, Marjane Persepolis, Pantheon library. war with Iraq. A

Something peculiar is happening in Port Arbello. The children are disappearing, one by one. An evil history is Challenged at the Multnomah repeating itself. And one County Library in 1995. Reason: strange, terrified child has Suffer the Children, incidents in this book might result ended her silence with a scream Saul, John Dell. in "bad thoughts." Retained. that began a hundred years ago. YA

The craft book on origami Challenged by parents at the incorporates stories about Horrorgami: Spooky Glendale school libraries in 1993. werewolves and vampires. It Paper Folding Just for Reasons: satanic content; offers step-by-step instructions Saunders, Richard and Fun, Sterling illustrations could be frightening for "horrifying" origami Brian Macne Publishing Co. for younger readers. Removed. projects. J

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A three-part BBC production chronicles the story of Nan Astley, barely 18 and certain that life holds more for her than her oyster girl's existence. "You'll meet someone who'll have your head spinning and your legs turning to jelly," her sister promises. That someone turns out to be Kitty Butler, a music-hall entertainer, with whom Nan falls instantly in love. Nan follows her to London, where, as a double act, Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton they become the toast of County Library in 2006. Reason: London, until Kitty's "marriage Sax, Geoffrey Tipping the Velvet, nude sex between women. of convenience" breaks up the Director (video). Retained. act and Nan's heart. A

Schlesinger argues that the Disuniting of America: Challenged at the Multnomah rising cult of ethnicity threatens Reflections on a County Library 1992. Reason: ads a common American identity, Multicultural Society, in the book; publisher has ulterior imperiling the civic ideals that Whittle motives ads beyond providing traditionally have bonded Schlesinger, Arthur M. Communications information. Retained. immigrants into a nation. A

A group of parents supported by the Oregon Eagle Forum objected to the implementation of this program in Tigard middle schools Quest self esteem and in 1992. Reason: anti-Christian, drug-abuse prevention anti-family, dangerous and School Curriculum program resembling group therapy. Retained YA

Challenged in a public library in Likewise: The High 2009. Reason: sexually explicit School Comic material inappropriate for the teen Chronicles of Ariel collection. Retained with no One of a series of Schrag, Ariel Schrag; change. autobiographic graphic novels. YA

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Challenged in the South Umpqua School district in Myrtle Creek in 1985. Reason: the book presents a variety of concepts that are "controversial and inappropriate for seventh-graders." The book's sections on death planning, Schusky introduces the major extrasensory perception, genetic areas of study in the social planning, group therapy, and sciences by discussing the religious values have little to do theories of noted contributors Introduction to Social with the teaching of basic social in the field – Redfield, Marx, Schusky, Ernest L. Science , Prentice-Hall. science. Outcome unknown. Mills and others. YA

Challenged at Dry Hollow More Scary Stories to Elementary School by a parent in A sequel to Schwartz’ first Tell in the Dark, 1988. Reasons: too scary and collection of scary stories, Schwartz, Alvin Harper Lippincott. violent. Outcome unknown illustrated by Stephen Gammell. J

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer This spooky addition to Alvin Public Schools in 1990. Reasons: Schwartz's popular books on Scary Stories to Tell in satanic illustrations; promotes evil American folklore is filled with the Dark, intent and preying upon the tales of eerie horror and dark Schwartz, Alvin HarperTrophy. innocent; poorly written. Retained. revenge. For J

Challenged at the Hillsboro Elementary School by a parent in More Scary Stories to 1992. Reasons: contents & A sequel to Schwartz’ first Tell in the Dark, illustrations. Reclassified from collection of scary stories, Schwartz, Alvin Harper Lippincott. fiction to folklore. illustrated by Stephen Gammell. J

Challenged at the Westside Elementary School in Hood River Scary Stories 3: More in 1994 by parents. Reason: the Tales to Chill Your book's topic, writing style & A collection of chillers, ghost Schwartz, Alvin Bones, HarperCollins. pictures are too scary. Retained. stories and urban legends. J

Challenged at the Multnomah In a Dark, Dark Room County Library in 1999. Reason: Seven scary stories based on Schwartz, Alvin and and Other Scary too scary for children's section. traditional folktales from Dirk Zimmer Stories, HarperTrophy. Retained. various countries. E

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Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1994. Reasons: The True Story of the makes the wolf look like a good A retelling of the classic tale Three Little Pigs, guy in a bad way; not proper to from the point of view of Scieszka, Jon Viking Juvenile. read to children. Retained. Alexander T. Wolf. J

Henry Hill is a small time Challenged at the Multnomah gangster, who takes part in a County Library in 1996. Reason: robbery with Jimmy Conway shocking and cruel violence; and Tommy De Vito, two other "glamorizes and idolizes crime. gangsters who have set their Scorsese, Martin Goodfellas, (video). Retained. sights a bit higher. A

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton An allegorical interpretation of County Library in 2003. Reason: the last days of Jesus Christ, Scorsese, Martin Last Temptation of inaccurate portrayal of Christ. based on the book by Nikos Director Christ, (video). Retained Kazantzakis. A

Challenged at the Multnomah Robert De Niro portrays fighter County Library in 1992. Reasons: Jake La Motta, an extremely concern about the effect of the difficult New York boxer who language & sexual scenes on has to contend with his own young viewers. Suggested a rating temper and jealousy, as well as Scorsese, Martin scheme for the video collection. the Mob and the boxing Director Raging Bull, (video). Retained with no rating scheme. establishment. A

Adapted from the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort and recounts from Belfort's perspective his career Wolf of Wall Steet, the as a stockbroker in New York True Store of NY Stock City and how his firm Stratton Scorsese, Martin broker. Jordan Belfort Oakmont engaged in rampant Director & Producer Paramount Challenged by a patron in 2015. corruption and fraud on Wall Terrence Winter, and Red Granite Reason: nudity, sexually explicit, Street that ultimately led to his Screen play Pictures pornographic, drugs. Retained downfall A

Challenged in a public library in 2011 by an individual. Reason: sex education, unsuited to age. Concern that two of the crafts Simple Times: Crafts promote sexual activity. Requested With a sense of humor, Sedaris for Poor People; book be restricted to 19 years and shows how to make popular Sedaris, Amy Grand Central Pub. older. Retained. crafts. A

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The third installment in Seidl's Paradise trilogy tells the story Challenged in a public library in of the overweight thirteen-year- Paradise Trilogy, 2014. Reason: nudity, sexually old Melanie and her first love. Vol.3: Faith (video), explicit, disrespectful of Christians In German with English Seidl, Ulrich Ulrich Seidl Films & Muslims. Retained. subtitles

A boy and girl learn about Challenged at the Multnomah patience and understanding County Library in 1987. Reason: a while caring for a puppy that Some Swell Pup , dog urinates on people, and has been abandoned on their Sendak, Maurice Farrar; Random House. children abuse animals. Retained doorstep. J

A surreal story of Mickey and his journey into the mysterious Challenged at the Salem-Keizer night kitchen where bakers are School District in 1992. Reason: preparing the "morning cake." frontal nudity of a male child in a Mickey is the savior of the few pictures; may be confusing to story getting the key ingredient, In the Night Kitchen, children as they are taught that milk, for the bakers to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. bodies are private. Retained. complete the cakes. J

A surreal story of Mickey and his journey into the mysterious Challenged by a parent at the night kitchen where bakers are Beaver Acres Elementary School preparing the "morning cake." in Beaverton in 1995. Reason: Mickey is the savior of the child's nudity in the book; story getting the key ingredient, In the Night Kitchen, requested parental warning. milk, for the bakers to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. Retained with no change. complete the cakes. E

A surreal story of Mickey and his journey into the mysterious night kitchen where bakers are Challenged at the William Knight preparing the "morning cake." Elementary School in Canby by a Mickey is the savior of the teacher in 1995. Reasons: nude story getting the key ingredient, In the Night Kitchen, pictures; book would contribute to milk, for the bakers to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. sexual abuse. Retained. complete the cakes. E

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A surreal story of Mickey and Challenged at the Oregon City his journey into the mysterious Library in 1996. Reason: nudity of night kitchen where bakers are small boy in a picture book for preparing the "morning cake." children "would allow children... Mickey is the savior of the to believe that pornography... is story getting the key ingredient, In the Night Kitchen, okay to look at without their milk, for the bakers to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. parent's consent". Retained. complete the cakes. J

A surreal story of Mickey and his journey into the mysterious night kitchen where bakers are preparing the "morning cake." Mickey is the savior of the Challenged at the La Pine story getting the key ingredient, In the Night Kitchen, Elementary School in 1997. milk, for the bakers to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. Reason: nudity of boy Retained. complete the cakes. J

A tale of siblings, jealousy and responsibility. The heroine is Challenged at the Salem-Keizer Ida, a young girl who's father is School District in 1993. Reasons: away, leaving her watch her pictures of goblins kidnapping a baby sister. When her sister is baby may cause nightmares & kidnapped by goblins, Ida must Outside Over There, arouse children's fears for go off on a magic adventure to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. themselves. Retained. rescue her. E

A tale of siblings, jealousy and responsibility. The heroine is Challenged by a teacher at the Ida, a young girl who's father is William Knight Elementary away, leaving her watch her School in Canby in 1995. Reasons: baby sister. When her sister is nudity; would encourage nudity & kidnapped by goblins, Ida must Outside Over There, contribute to sexual abuse. go off on a magic adventure to Sendak, Maurice HarperCollins. Retained. rescue her. E

Challenged at the Riley Creek Elementary School in Gold Beach in 1994 by a parent. Reason: A Seventeen (specifically letter in the 3/94 issue about being the "Sex & Body" gay contains misinformation. & An American magazine for Seventeen magazine column), (periodical). promotes homosexuality. Retained. teenage girls. YA

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Challenged in Redmond High School. in 1994. A parent requested it be removed from the required reading list for sophomore honors classes. The story of stable boy Alan Reason: objectionable language, Strang (Daniel Radcliffe) and sexual messages and "Christian the psychiatrist who tries to insults". Removed from required unravel the religious and sexual list; still on supplemental with mystery that ensues when the parental permission required & in troubled teenager blinds six Shaffer. Peter Equus; Penguin school library. horses.

Lt. Luis Mendoza must contend with the trials of domestic life, as well as the murder of a young blonde whose body is Challenged at the Multnomah discovered in a playground and Root of All Evil, County Library in 1995. Reason: the case of an elusive burglar- Shannon, Dell Carroll & Graf. racist. Retained. rapist. A

While playing hide and seek in the cemetery, Kris unwittingly calls the spirit of the legendary town Challenged in a public library in bully, Cryin' Ryan. Ryan's October 2009. Reason: sexually ghost implores Kris to help lay Legend of Cryin' Ryan; explicit content not appropriate for his spirit to rest and she sets out Ardustry Home the children's collection. Retained to vindicate the dead boy, Shapiro, Deanna Entertainment (video) with no change. murdered forty years before. J

As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare Challenged at the Multnomah for Robert's departure for a two- County Library in1995. Reason: year work assignment in concern that material about Africa, Michael must face homosexuality is available to Robert's true motives for young people & is shelved with leaving while dealing with their family films. Recommended circle of eccentric friends, Sherwood, Bill; Parting Glances, removal or separate shelving. including Nick, who is living director (video). Retained with no change. with AIDS. A

A television series about Jackie Challenged in a public library in Peyton a sharp-tongued and 2012 by an individual. Reason: quick-witted nurse who is insensitivity, sexually explicit, trying to survive the chaotic Showtime Networks, offensive language & drugs. grind of saving lives in a hectic Inc. Nurse Jackie ; Lionsgate Retained New York City hospital. A

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At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about on videotape. The tape triggers Challenged in 2015 in a public a chorus of voices--those of the Testimony; library. Reason: sexually explicit, men, women, teenagers, and Shreve, Anita Hatchette Audio (CD) pornographic. Retained parents involved in the scandal A

When their father is jailed for embezzlement and their mother suffers a nervous breakdown, Challenged at the Grants Pass four young siblings try to cope middle school libraries in 1982. with the changes in their lives Reason: profanity, violence and and the new responsibilities Shreve, Susan Masquerade, Knopf. sexual innuendos. Removed. thrust upon them. YA

A collection of twenty-five nursery rhymes, rewritten to feature vampires, ghouls, Challenged from the Multnomah mummies, the Loch Ness Monster Goose, County Library in 2002. Reason: monster, and other fearsome Sierra, Judy Voyager Books. violence. Retained. creatures.. E

A veteran male prostitute, John, befriends the new guy who looks to John for advice Challenged at the Multnomah and friendship in this gritty County Library in 2001. Reason: look at the world of male Silver, Scott; Director Johns, (video). homosexual content. Retained. prostitutes. A

Challenged at the Multnomah The ABCs of gay male New Joy of Gay Sex, County Library in 1993. Reason: sexuality are presented in an Silverstein, Charles Perennial. homosexual content. Retained. encyclopedic format. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1994. Reason: The ABCs of gay male New Joy of Gay Sex, illustrations do not inform, but sexuality are presented in an Silverstein, Charles Perennial. instead excite the reader. Retained. encyclopedic format. A

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Challenged at the Salem-Keizer Public Schools in 1990. Reason: Some poems may provoke children A Light in the Attic, to act in opposition to family Silverstein offers another book Silverstein, Shel HarperCollins. taught behavior & values. Retained. of poems and drawings. J

Challenged at the Eagle Point School District in 1991. Reason: A Light in the Attic, exposes children to frightening or Silverstein, Shel HarperCollins. gory material. Retained. Humorous poems and drawings. J

Challenged in 2012 in a public A graphic novel consisting of library; Reason: exposed children 11 short stores described as to graphic sexual violence. “skin-crawling” terror. Furry Trap, The; Outcome: Library agreed not to Simmons, Josh Fantagraphics Books display this item in the future A

The first of his three semiautobiographical plays about Challenged at the Dallas High the "Jerome" family, this play School 1996. by parents concerned takes place in Brooklyn, N.Y., about use in an Introduction to toward the end of the Great Theatre class. Reason unknown. Depression. Fourteen-year-old Retained but restricted to use by Eugene Morris Jerome advanced theater students as (Simon's alter ego) is the Brighton Beach supplemental with parent protagonist and narrator of the Simon, Neil Memoirs, Plume. permission play. A

Underground comic books erupted in the 1960s as a reaction to ultraconservative and patriotic comics produced by the large corporations that featured characters like Captain America and Superman. Bored with moralistic tales, artists Challenged at the Multnomah produced a new and Comix: The County Library in 2005. Reason: revolutionary style, freely Underground subject is degrading and immoral attacking politicians, the war in Revolution, Thunder's and a bad influence on young Vietnam, and corporate Skinn, Dez Mouth Press. people. Retained. America. A

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Beginning with a traditional nuclear family and ending with blank spaces in which the child reader is instructed to "draw a picture of your family," this book catalogues multicultural Challenged at the Multnomah contemporary family units, County Library in 1996. Reason: including those with single "subtle way of introducing parents, lesbian and gay homosexuality to preschoolers. parents, mixed-race couples, Who's in a Family?, See no purpose in showing gays as grandparents and divorced Skutch, Robert Tricycle Press . a normal healthy family." Retained. parents. E

This political novel spans 20 years of recent Czech history, culminating in the Prague Spring and the Russian invasion of 1968. Shortly after the war, Danny Smiricky, is dozing in a rural Bohemian church when a statue of St. Joseph moves on its pedestal, Challenged at the Eugene Public seemingly of its own volition. Library in 1990. Reason: The Catholic clergy call it a description of gonococci infection miracle, but the Communist graphic & distasteful; suggested secret police conduct their own labeling as containing graphic investigation. Alleging that the The Miracle Game, sexual descriptions. Retained event was a fraud, they torture Skvorecky, Josef Random House. without labeling. and murder the attending priest. A

Challenged at the Coquille Public Library in 1990. Reason: cruel, sadistic, vicious ugly; children Parchment House, a home for victimized; misdirected view of orphans, holds dark and sinister children's institutions; portrayal of secrets. And, like the other adults as callous & evil; may result orphans in the house, Jonnie is warped view of life, warped Rattle is all alone in the world. values; provoke nightmares & fear, Johnnie eventually instigates a Parchment House, or incite sadistic behavior. rebellion, risking everything to Smith, Cara Lockhart Four Winds Press. Retained. save the children. J

Black Men/White Men: Challenged at the Multnomah A collection of short stories, Afro-American Gay County Library in 2000. Reason: personal reminiscences, Life and Culture, Gay pornographic nature of the book. interviews, political articles, Smith, Michael J. Sunshine Press. Retained. photos, poems and drawings. A

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Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film Challenged in 2012 by an together. As the cameras roll, individual in a public library. however, the duo begin to Zack and Miri Make a Reason: sexually explicit, unsuited realize that they may have more Smith, Mike, writer & Porno; The Weinstein to age. Requested restriction to 18 feelings for each other than director Company years & older. Retained. they previously believed. A

Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, Challenged in 2013 by an however, the duo begin to Zack and Miri Make a individual in a public library. realize that they may have more Smith, Mike, writer & Porno; The Weinstein Reason: sexually explicit. feelings for each other than director Company Retained. they previously believed. A

Challenged at the Douglas County Library System in 1993. Reasons: language (Oh, God); requested that The fattest kid in the fifth grade Smith, Robert book be burned or words blacked wants to lose weight -- but not Kimmell Jelly Belly, Yearling. out. Retained without change. badly enough to starve. J

Challenged at the Multnomah Produced by Dr. Dre with County Library in 1994. Reasons: assistance from Mr. Suge language, content, tenor & Knight, Doggy Style was the presentation; library making first solo outing by hip-hop "pornographic material available rapper Calvin Broadus, a.k.a. Snoop Doggy Dogg DoggyStyle, (audio). to minors. Retained. Snoop Doggy Dogg.

Challenged at the Nyssa Middle Seventeen-year-old Rosemary School in 1991. Reason: rape, thought she could live with Goodbye, Paper Doll, objectionable language, adulterous anorexia, but nearly destroys Snyder, Anne Signet. actions. Retained. herself YA

Jessica brings home a stray cat, only to discover that the cat, Worm, is making her do Challenged at the Kennedy High terrible things. Jessica is sure School in Mount Angel in 1988. that Worm has cast a spell on Witches of Worm, Reason: witchcraft theme and her and must discover how to Snyder, Zilpha Keatley Anthenum. scary illustrations. Retained. escape. J

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Two challenges at the La Pine Elementary School in 1993. Reasons: occult; teaches Egyptian Two girls get involved in an culture & religious beliefs; elaborate "Egypt game," a The Egypt Game, encourages dangerous & illegal fantasy game that soon leads to Snyder, Zilpha Keatley Yearling. activities. Retained. strange happenings. J

Challenged in a public library in Reluctant to admit that he August 2011 by a parent. Reason: suffers from claustrophobia and mention of going to a store to steal anxious not to alienate his porno movies unsuitable for age friends, Rudy tries to find a Requested moving to YA section. way to distract them from Fool's Gold, Delacorte Removed because of low pursuing their plan of exploring Snyder, Zilpha Keatley Press circulation an abandoned gold mine. J

Challenged at the Springfield Encyclopedia Brown: Public Library in 1990. Reasons: The Boy Detective in fighting is made to look comic; This lively mystery follows the Case of the Missing scene where boy guesses the color Brown as he sets off to find the Time Capsule (Video) of a girl's underwear offensive & town's stolen time capsule in Media Home ignores a person's right to privacy. time for its 100th birthday Sobol, Donald Entertainment. Retained. party. J

Jack doesn’t like being called Little Bunny, and he’s tired of Challenged at the Douglas County the being the smallest rabbit Don't Call Me Little Library in Roseburg in 1989. around. Jack tries to change Bunny, Farrar Straus Reasons: the character gets away his diminutive reputation and Solotareff, Gregoire and Giroux. with bad behavior. Retained. winds up in jail for his efforts. E

Challenged at Multnomah County Library in 1995. Reasons: hero Jack doesn’t like being called using weapons, hiding out from Little Bunny, and he’s tired of authorities, and escaping prison; the being the smallest rabbit Don't Call Me Little objection to violence and failure around. Jack tries to change Bunny , Farrar Straus of hero to take responsibility for his diminutive reputation and Solotareff, Gregoire and Giroux. actions. Retained. winds up in jail for his efforts. E

Challenged again at Multnomah Jack doesn’t like being called County Library in 1999. Reason: Little Bunny, and he’s tired of violence and breaking the law in the being the smallest rabbit Don't Call Me Little the book, requested removal from around. Jack tries to change Bunny , Farrar Straus children's area or warning. his diminutive reputation and Solotareff, Gregoire and Giroux. Retained with no change. winds up in jail for his efforts. E

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The book discusses the ethical Challenged at the Multnomah aspects of such sexual County Library in 1998. Reason: questions as masturbation, information in the book pregnancy, premarital sex and Sex: It's Worth Waiting discriminates against gay youth. homosexuality from a Christian Speck, Greg For, Moody Publishers. Retained. perspective. YA

An article by the Review’s historical editor in anticipation of Halloween: “St. Johns and North Portland have more than "Grave History and their share of specter type Telling Walks in North Challenged in a public library in legends and myths. From tales Portland", St. Johns 2011 by an individual. Reason: of deaths and unsolved Review, vol. 108, No. concern that readers will believe murders, to Buddhist 21 Oct. 14, 2011 the community is racist. Request underpinnings, our area is http://www.holycrosspd removal of the newspaper issue awash in fabled stories of x.org/school/pdfs/edit_2 and that future issues be reviewed peculiar and sometimes creepy 1%20Oct%2014%2020 carefully prior to making them hauntings that have become Speirs, Jim 11.pdf available. part of the peninsula fabric.” A

Spiegelman's story about the Holocaust in comic form Challenged at the Multnomah revolves around his survivor Maus I: a Survivor's County Library in 2005. Reason father's experiences and won a Spiegelman, Art Tale Pantheon. unknown. Retained. 1992 Pulitzer Prize. A

A memoir of Vladek Spiegleman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler's Europe, and about his son, a cartoonist who tries to come to terms with his father, his story, and history. Cartoon format portrays Jews as mice, Nazis as cats. Using a unique comic-strip-as-graphic- Maus II: A Survivor's art format, the story of Vladek Tale and Here My Challenged at the Multnomah Spiegelman's passage through Troubles began., County Library in 2005. Reason the Nazi Holocaust is told in Spiegelman, Art Pantheon unknown. Retained. his own words. A

Challenged at the Douglas County An anthology of some of the Library in Roseburg in 1992. best comic artists from Reason: pornography. Requested America and Europe. Formerly Spiegelman, Art and removal or restriction from an oversized magazine, now Francoise Mouly Raw; Viking Penguin children. Retained. published as a paperback. A 134 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1995. Reason: book scares children by conveying that "death is some horrible scary Spier examines the amazing Spier, Peter People, Doubleday. thing..." Retained. variety of human life on Earth. E

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton Spin is a music magazine that County Library in 2003. Reason: reports on "all the music that Spin Magazine Spin, (periodical). graphic sexual content. Retained. rocks." YA Challenged at the La Grande Jason and Richie navigate Middle School Library in 1988. seventh grade, dodging zits, Reasons: profanity, sexual mothers, younger siblings and Space Station, Seventh obscenity, immoral values everything else thrown their Spinelli, Jerry Grade, Dell; Little. throughout the book. Retained way. YA

Sports Illustrated is the largest weekly American sports magazine. Its swimsuit issue, Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton which has been published since County Library in 2006. Reason: 1964, is now an annual Sports Illustrated children may see topless women; publishing event that generates Sports Illustrated (Swimsuit Edition), requested reclassification. its own television shows, magazine (periodical). Retained in magazine collection. videos and calendars. A

Challenged at the Oregon City Spy magazine was a satirical Public Library in 1995. Reason: monthly founded in 1986. After female nudity in the August 1995 one folding and rebirth, it Spy magazine Spy, (periodical). issue. Retained. ceased publication in 1998. A

Created by a group of young women who hung out at the St Stephen's Community Youth Challenged by a parent in Taft 7 - Arcade Drop-In in Toronto Little Black Book for 12 high school library in 2013. Canada. Intended to encourage Girlz: a Book on Reason: Too graphic for a 7th young women to learn more St. Stevens Healthy Sexuality ; grader; Unresolved. Remains in 3 about their bodies, their Community House Annick Press other district high School libraries relationships and their lives. YA

Challenged at the Philomath Discusses the use of magic Visions of the Future: Middle School Library in 1984. boards and automatic writing Magic Boards, Reason: "badly written." and speaking to receive Stadtmauer, Saul Raintree. Removed. communications from spirits J

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Challenged at the Dallas School District in 1991. Reason: the book entices impressionable or Discusses the use of magic Visions of the Future: emotionally disturbed children into boards and automatic writing Magic Boards becoming involved in witchcraft or and speaking to receive Stadtmauer, Saul Raintree. the occult. Retained. communications from spirits J In 1809 an alien creature alights on Earth and burrows into the ground for a long hibernation, preparatory to a Challenged at the Multnomah campaign of subjugation and County Library in 1994. Reasons: murder. But in the next few sexually explicit; preys on "blood decades a barn is erected over lust deviancy". Requested separate the spot, presenting a problem Down On the Farm, St. shelving of horror stories. to the alien when it awakens in Stchur, John Martin's. Retained. the 1980s. A

Life is no fairy tale for teenager Grace Adams. The quiet and dowdy daughter of Watseka's favorite son, lawyer John Adams, and his lovely, cancer- Challenged at the Multnomah stricken wife Ellen, Grace has Malice, Delacorte County Library in 1997. Reason an ugly little secret that she's Steel, Danielle Press. unknown. Retained. kept for four years. A

Use in 3rd grade reading at the Fairfield Elementary School in Eugene challenged in 1994 by parents. Reasons: violence & The adventures of a foppish Abel's Island, Collin mention of conjugal love between mouse as he comes head-to- Steig, William Publishers. mice. Retained. head with nature. J

Four stories by William Steig: William Steig Video Challenged at the Multnomah Sylvester and the Magic Library, (video); County Library in 1999. Reason: Pebble/Amazing Bone/Doctor Steig, William Weston Woods Studio scary and violent scenes. Retained. De Soto/Brave Irene E

Challenged at Multnomah County Library in 1991. Reason: thesis of the book that childhood phobias Uses separate text for adult and occur in very young children child to explain that children's because they are sexually attracted phobias are related to their to their parent of the opposite sex. sexual feeling towards their Stein, Sara Bonnett About Phobias, Walker. Retained. parents. J

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Challenged at the Salem Public Stern's memoir focuses more Miss America, Library in 1996. Reason: obscenity on his professional family than Stern, Howard HarperCollins. and pornographic photos. Retained. on his biological family. A

Challenged at the Dickie Prairie Elementary School in Molalla in 1992. Reason: graphic A collection of some of the Look of Horror: Scary photographs from a number of more frightening moments in Moments from Scary horror films. Restricted from movie history – and the faces Movies, Courage general circulation. Students in that make those moments Sternfield, Jonathan Books. grades 5 to 8 must request access. memorable. J

An 11-year-old boy on a New Challenged at the Newberg Public England island tries to shield Library in 1998. Reason: profanity his alcoholic father from the Bones in the Cliff , and inappropriate subject matter anticipated arrival of a Stevenson, James The. Greenwillow. for children. Retained dangerous pursuer. E

Sold into shipboard slavery by Challenged at the Multnomah his wicked uncle, the newly County Library in 1995. Reason: orphaned David Balfour turns violence. Requested removal from his misfortune into adventure in children's collection and placement this Disney adaptation of the Stevenson, Robert in adult collection. Retained classic Robert Louis Stevenson Louis Kidnapped, (video). without change novel. E Stone identifies the reasons Jewish culture and Jewish people have succeeded--thrived Challenged in a public library in even--for more than four April 2010. Reason: promotes thousand years under both Breaking the Jewish prejudice and stereotyping. good and unthinkable Stone, Perry F. Code; Charisma House Retained circumstances. A NF

Challenged at the Douglas County Library in 1998. Reason: pictures A collection of writings related Kid's Stuff (Left Bank of a sexual nature and that the title to children and families by Stovall, Linny, ed. #6) Blue Heron would attract children. Retained. Northwest authors. A

A runaway dog saves a little boy’s life, beginning a friendship that crosses the Challenged at the Multnomah nation. Dogcatchers, County Library in 2001. Reason: kidnappers, hospitals and even Bingo , (children's violent and abusive subject matter. prison can’t keep the two best Strain, Jim video). Retained. friends apart! E

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Strasser, an award-winning Challenged by staff member at the author, tells the story of a Crook County Middle School teenage boy from the suburbs Library in Prineville in 1989. who, as he grows distant from Reasons: explicit language. his parents, becomes involved Angel Dust Blues, Petition circulated in community. with drugs, eventually Strasser, Todd Delta. Outcome unknown. becoming a dealer. YA

The five-year analysis of a Challenged at the Eugene Public schizophrenic young woman Severed Soul: A Library in 1991. Reason: Concern that describes the struggle to Psychoanalyst's raised by member of the National address buried fears, hates and Heroic Battle to Heal Alliance for the Mentally Ill that sexual desires that caused the the Mind of a the book asserts that schizophrenia patient to escape reality into Strean, Herbert and Schizophrenic, St. is caused by environmental rather paranoid obsessions and Lucy Freeman Martin's. than biological factors. Retained. fantasies. A

The story of Night Bear and his people, the Plains Indians, tells Challenged at the Creswell High of the land and life they hold School in 1984. Reason: sacred, and their struggle to references to masturbation, rape maintain their ways in a Strom, Hyemeyohsts Seven Arrows, Harper. and incest. Retained . changing world. A

The article criticized the school board for not renewing the lacrosse coach's contract. The coach's wife had been put on leave for allegations of Administrators removed an op-ed inappropriate sexual conduct piece in April 2013. Reason: it with a student. She was under Op-ed in "The Arrow would cause a disruption & investigation but not yet ( Sherwood High contained inaccuracies. Outcome: charged. The coach's contract School student issue republished without this was not renewed after refusing Student Press newspaper) article. to resign. YA

All of the photographs document the human figure (both male and female) in many of its ages. Sturges photographs Challenged at the Multnomah mainly nudes and is probably County Library in 2000. Reason: best known for the controversy Radiant Identities: concern that it is child surrounding his nude Sturges, Jock Photographs, Aperture. pornography. Retained. photographs of young girls. A

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Mom and the Polka- dot Boo-boo: A Gentle Challenged in a public library in Through rhyming text, a Story Explaining January 2010. Reason: A picture mother explains to her child Breast Cancer to a of a half-naked woman drawn by a that she has breast cancer, Sutherland, Eileen Young Child; child no appropriate in the which might mean such things and Maggie American Cancer children's collection. Retained in as a loss of energy and hair but Sutherland Society the children's collection. never a loss of love. E

Four high school boys are lost for 24 hours in an underground cave. As they struggle to survive and escape, with only Challenged at the Multnomah each other to rely on, the four County Library in 1999. Reason: boys find themselves dropping inappropriate language. Request it their macho facades and Sweeney, Joyce Free Fall, Laurel Leaf. be labeled adult. Retained. sharing their darkest secrets. A

Challenged at the Hillsboro Public Library in 1994. Reasons: lyrics that are explicit, obscene, The title song is a No. 1 hit degrading to women descriptions single by the Miami bass group Whoomp! (There It of sex acts. Requested that it be Tag Team. It has been Is)–CD5, Bellmark replaced by non-offensive rap commonly used at sporting Tag Team (audio CD). music. Removed. events, particularly basketball. A

Translation of a bestselling Japanese thriller in which a class of junior high school students is taken to a deserted island where, as part of a ruthless authoritarian program, Challenged in 2008 by the parent they are provided arms and of a public library patron. Reason: forced to kill one another until sexual content and values. Patron only one survivor is left recommended the book be standing. Described by some as reclassified and not circulated to a Lord of the Flies for the 21st Takami, Koushan Battle Royale, VIZ minors. Retained without change. century A

Challenged at the Vale Elementary School in 1993. Reason: 2 articles in 10/93 implied girls must depend of male acceptance for self-worth. Restricted - no access to students Teen magazine covers teen below 5th grade; 5 - 6th parental idol gossip, movies, music and Teen magazine Teen, (periodical) permission; unrestricted 7th & 8th. fashion. YA

139 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2001. Reason: Teen People features celebrity Teen People, vulgarity and sexual content. and human interest stories Teen People magazine (periodical). Retained. directed at teenagers. YA

Challenged by a parent in 2008 at Walt Disney Presents an elementary school. Reason: A beautiful young mermaid the Little Mermaid, A Religious viewpoint, falls in love with a handsome Big Golden Book, occult/Satanism. Outcome prince and sacrifices a great Teitelbaum, Michael Western Publishing unknown. deal in hopes of marrying him. J

Wicca 2000 offers hundreds of Challenged at the Multnomah ready-made prayers, Wicca 2000: County Library in 2001. Reason: meditations, divination Invocations, Prayers, material containing rituals and methods, charms, spells, rituals and Rituals for the spells was checked out by a and invocations that can be Magickal Millennium, juvenile who was extremely used or adapted for use now or Telesco, Patricia Citadel. influenced by it. Retained. in the future. A

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 2004. Reason: A manga comic series. The title Concern about shelving proximity refers to three Adolfs - two to cartoon books like Garfield. German boys growing up in Adolph Graphic Novel Reclassified. - new graphic novel Japan and Adolf Hitler, who is Tezuka, Osamu Series; Cadence Books section established. a minor character. A

Challenged by a public library A secret U.S. chemical weapon patron in 2015 called "MW" accidentally leaks Reason: Patron believes that the and wipes out the population of video is too close to pornography, a southern Japanese island. which may demonize the way Though Michio Yuki survives, people think about comics. he emerges from the ordeal Tezuka, Osamu MW (video) Retained without a trace of conscience. A

Shockwaves rock a 1960s small town when the grisly shotgun murder of two leading citizens Challenged at the Albany Public sets the town's deputy sheriff Wheat Field, Onyx Library in 2005. Reason: against the sheriff and other Thayer, Steve (audio). disturbing content. Retained. politically powerful residents. A

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Challenged at Multnomah County Library in 2002. Reason: bias against "North Slope pipeline" This novel follows a young Far Distant Place, Request for warning on cover. native Alaskan woman's dream Thomas, Danielle Clipper Audio. Retained without warning. of running the Iditarod. A

Children's video that explains the physical habits and habitats of dogs and touches on their Dog, (Eyewitness Challenged at the Multnomah evolution as well as the roles Video Series) Dorling County Library in 2000. Reason: they've played in mythology, Thomas, Paul Kindersley Vision. scariness of video. Retained. legend, superstition and the arts. E

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2000. Reason: When a 17-year-old from language and explicit sex; Texas lands a job as news requested listener age reporter on a cable TV show, Satellite Down, recommendation be changed. he gets a taste of Hollywood- Thomas, Rob (audiotape). Retained. style celebrity. YA

This is the story of a female Challenged at the Multnomah android built by an ambitious County Library in 1994. Reasons: male scientist who rejects her Virtual Girl, Ace nudity & sexual situations not and leaves her to fend for Thompson, Amy Books. suitable for youth. Retained. herself in the real world. YA

A guide written by a female Challenged at the Multnomah physician and single mother Single Solutions: An County Library in 1991. Reason: deals with topics of relevance Essential Guide for the technical error in the book's to single career women: Thompson, Charlotte Career Woman, information. Retained pending finances, child-rearing, E.; M.D. Branden Books. release of a new edition. traveling, etc. A

Thrasher is a monthly skateboarding magazine that publishes articles (not limited to the skateboarding subject), Challenged at the Douglas County skateboard photography, Library System in 1992. Reason: interviews with professional language & attitudes; belief that is skateboarders, interviews with more about Neo-Nazism than and reviews of musical groups, skateboarding. Replaced with skate park reviews and Thrasher magazine Thrasher, (periodical). another skateboarding magazine. miscellaneous oddities. A

Challenged in a public library in Full-color directory of the Charming Hotels & 2012 by an individual. Reason: luxury hotels in the Charming Resorts of Italy & marketing material for one Hotels of Italy chain, including Beyond. International company rather than an objective high quality Blue Guides Tither, Julie Hotel Network trip planning guide. Retained content and maps. A 141 L e v e Author/ Other Title & Publisher Date, Reason & Outcome Description of Material l

Challenged at the Tigard Public Library in 1990. Reasons: sexually explicit lyrics in 3 songs; promotes Loc'ed After Dark, sexual contact before marriage. This CD became the second Tone Lōc Rhino Records (Audio) Retained. rap album to top the pop charts. A

After young Marty Peterson rescued Shiloh from his abusive owner, Judd Travers, he thought his troubles were Challenged at the Multnomah over. But when Judd starts County Library in 2003. Reason: threatening to take "his" dog Shiloh 2, (video), portrayal of a character's back, Marty is afraid of losing Tung, Sandy; Director Warner Home Video inappropriate behavior. Retained. the best friend he's ever had. E

Rusty Sabich, family man and the number-two prosecutor of Kindle County, is handed an explosive case – the brutal murder of a woman who happens to be his former lover. A shocking turn of events suddenly transforms him from the accuser into the accused Challenged at the Salem Public and plunges him into a Presumed Innocent, Library in 1991. Reason: explicit nightmare world where nothing Farrar Straus and sexual content. Suggested rating seems real and no one can be Turow, Scott Giroux. system. Retained without rating. presumed innocent. A

Challenged in the Portland Public Schools in 2002 by an African Twain tells the story of Huck, a The Adventures of American student. Reason: young homeless boy, and his Huckleberry Finn, The offended by an ethnic slur used in trip down the Mississippi River Twain, Mark multiple publishers. the 1885 novel. Retained with an escaped slave, Jim. J

Challenged at the Cascades A nasty ogre who eats only Elementary School in Lebanon in children is suddenly converted Zeralda's Ogre, Farrar 1989. Reason: frightening when he taste’s young Ungerer, Tomi Straus and Giroux. illustrations. Removed. Zeralda’s wonderful dishes. J

The mysterious beast is the Challenged at the Salem-Keizer toast of France, until its true Beast of Monsieur School District in 1997. Reason: identity is revealed in the Racine, Farrar Straus concern about illustrations. funniest of all possible Ungerer, Tomi and Giroux. Retained. practical jokes. E

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Based on the book by Raymond Briggs, Santa Claus takes a vacation in France, Challenged at a public library in Scotland and Las Vegas before Father Christmas, 2006. Reason: alcohol use and returning to a stack of mail at Unwin, Dave Sony Pictures (video). offensive language. Retained the North Pole. J

A collection of five original fairy tales: The Frog Prince, The Eagle Rider, The Dragon Duke Who Outlawed Sense, The Ogre's Boots and Jelly Beans: And Other Challenged at the Hillsboro Public The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Stories, The. Library in 1993. Reason: promotes Beans. Includes gay and Valentine, Johnny Alyson Books homosexual lifestyles. Retained. lesbian characters. J

Alan Dixon (Bubba) has been bullied Nolan (Nerd) for five years. So when Mr. Green asks their class to become reporters, Nolan decides he’ll write an exposé—on Bubba. He creates a secret identity for himself and creates Shredderman.com as a place where truth and justice Shredderman: Secret Challenged in a public library in prevail—and bullies get what’s Van Draanen, Indentity; Life Oak 2013. Reason: offensive language. coming to them. The first of a Wendelin Media (audio book) Retained. series J

A historical novel based on 10 year old Mary Ellen Todd's Challenged in a religious high 2,000-mile trek from Arkansas Bound for Oregon, school in 2009. Reason: Use of the to Oregon on the Oregon Trail Van Leeuwen, Jean Puffin n-word with her family in the 1850s. J

When Santa was a Shaman: The Ancient Origins of Santa Claus and the Christmas Challenged by a parent at a public Van Renterghem, Tree, Llewellyn library in 2006. Reason: sexually Illustrated history of Santa Tony Publications explicit content. Retained Claus and the Christmas Tree. A Challenged at the Salem Public Library 1992. Reason: pornographic language. Vanhee describes his work as Withdrawn because of poor "[s]ex and violence and rock 'n' condition & missing pages. roll, that's what's in my books. I Vanhee, Gregory Shooter, Avon Books. Otherwise would have retained. raise hell in my books A

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When two soldiers from opposite sides of a never- ending galactic war fall in love, they risk everything to bring a fragile new life into a Challenged in a public Library in dangerous old universe. Vaughan, Brian K. & Saga. Volume 1, Image 2013. Reason: sexually explicit. Winner of the 2013 Hugo Fiona Staples Comics Retained. award for Best Graphic Story. A

Set in 1970s Holland, this Challenged in a public library in movie tells the story of three 2011. Reason: description does not young working-class men with Verhoeven, Paul & Spetters; MGM Home inform potential viewers of a passion for motorcycle racing Gerard Soetem Entertainment sexually explicit content. Retained and for the same young woman. A

A Christian film. Amanda's boss is involved with the mob, and she finds a stash of money and a list of rigged winners for an upcoming horse race. She Road to Redemption , Challenged in 2007 at a public and her boyfriend decide to 20th Century Fox library. Reason: should be take a chance and 'borrow' the Vernon, Robert; Home Entertainment, reclassified from comedy to money. Her plan goes awry and Director (video) religion. Retained as is. the mob goes after them. A

A monthly magazine, launched in 1993. The publication predominantly features R&B Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton and hip-hop music artists, County Library 2004. Reason: a actors and other entertainers. suggestive cover and article about The magazine's target audience the connection between rap and the is predominantly young, urban Vibe magazine Vibe, (periodical). pornography industry. Retained. followers of hip-hop culture. YA

A monthly magazine, launched in 1993. The publication predominantly features R&B and hip-hop music artists, actors and other entertainers. Challenged again at the Corvallis- The magazine's target audience Benton County Library in 2004. is predominantly young, urban Vibe m agazine Vibe, (periodical). Reason unknown Retained. followers of hip-hop culture. YA

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Challenged at the Multnomah Bricks are Heavy, County Library in 1994. Reasons: Vig, Butch and L7 (sound recording). explicit lyrics & pictures. Retained. Heavy metal music. A

Enny tells of her relationship Challenged at the Multnomah with Orfe, an unusually County Library in 1994. Reasons: talented musician, and of the contains death and profanity; not love between Orfe and Yuri, a Voigt, Cynthia Orfe, Simon Pulse. suitable for youth. Retained. recovering addict. YA

First book based on a TV series Challenged in 2007 at the that revolves around teenagers Ponderosa Junior High School in from the Upper East Side of Klamath Falls by a parent. Reason: Manhattan. They gossip and Gossip Girls, Little unsuitable for junior high school deal with sex and relationship Von Ziegesar, Cecily Brown students. Removed problems. YA

First book based on a TV series Challenged in 2007 by a parent in that revolves around teenagers a public library. Reason: unsuited from the Upper East Side of to age group; sexually explicit and Manhattan. They gossip and Gossip Girls, Little anti-family content; and offensive deal with sex and relationship Von Ziegesar, Cecily Brown language. Retained problems. YA

Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton County Library in 2006. Reason: Lovable Lyle, the book may lead children to Lyle, the crocodile, thought Houghton believe heroic deeds are the only everyone loved him until the Mifflin/Walter Lorraine way to overcome bullying. day he received a hate note Waber, Bernard Books. Retained. from an anonymous despiser. E

At the book's center is the narrator's feeling for Mr. Sweet, an elderly friend from her childhood. Diabetic and alcoholic, Mr. Sweet is repeatedly recalled from the edge of death by the narrator and her brother. Their affectionate need for him works like a charm until his 90th birthday, when the narrator hurries back from the To Hell With Dying, Challenged at the Tillamook university but is only just Harcourt Brace County Library in 1992. Reason: recognized before Mr. Sweet is Walker, Alice Jovanovich. use of hell in the title. Retained. really gone. J

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Meridian Hill is a young woman at an Atlanta college attempting to find her place in the revolution for racial and social equality. Working in a campaign to register African American voters, she continues Challenged at the Union High to work in the Deep South School in 1994. Reasons; graphic despite a paralyzing illness. sexual language describing rape & Meridian's nonviolent methods Meridian, multiple other sexual encounters; degrading prove to be an effective means Walker, Alice publishers. to teen readers. Retained. of furthering her beliefs. A

Challenged by a local minister & members of Parents for Academic Excellence as an English course reading assignment in the Junction A story told through the letters City high School in 1995. and diary entries of Celie, an Reasons: crude words, promotes abused and uneducated African perverse, destructive values, even American woman. Winner of Color Purple,The has God condoning lesbian sex . the Pulitzer Prize and Walker, Alice Harcourt. Retained. American Book Award. A

Challenged by a parent at the North Bend High School Library A mixture of scholarly in 1998. Reasons: specific sexual materials discussing feminist and religious passages and themes in myth, religion and The Woman's concerns that the book "is of no culture. More than 1,300 Encyclopedia of Myths benefit to anyone." Retained as a entries on everything from and Secrets, reference book, use restricted to magic to reincarnation to Walker, Barbara G. HarperOne. non-required assignments. romance. A

Ben and his friend Jake like to play and explore along the river near their homes. Excitement over their discovery of an old buried boat is compounded when they find a treasure map inside it, with an X to mark the spot. As they get close to an island in Quicksand Swamp, Challenged at the Multnomah where they hope the treasure is County Library in 2000. Reason: buried, they realize that the Danger in Quicksand scary and too realistic [nature] of island is surrounded by Wallace, Bill Swamp, Aladdin. book. Retained. alligators. E

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Challenged by a parent at a public library in 2007. Reason: violent One in a series of dinosaur images may be upsetting to young picture books depicting the children. The parent suggested a daily life activities - "where I am a Quetzalcoatlus, parental advisory sticker. Retained they lived, what they ate, how Wallace, Karen Hodder as is they fought ". E

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1998. Reason: racist stereotypes of Native Porky Pig & Company, Americans Classic animated children's Warner Brothers (video). MGM/UA. Retained. video. E

This is the movie that made John Waters famous. The plot Challenged at the Multnomah revolves around two vile Pink Flamingos, County Library in May 2004. families laying claim to the title Waters, John, Director (video). Reason: sexual content. Retained. "The Filthiest People Alive." A

This is the movie that made John Waters famous. The plot Pink Flamingos, Challenged at the Multnomah revolves around two vile (video). New Line County Library in February 2004. families laying claim to the title Waters, John, Director Home Entertainment Reason: sexual content. Retained. "The Filthiest People Alive." A

Challenged at the Salem-Keizer School District in 1997. Reason: sections on the occult and witchcraft do not promote a A collection of unexplained Watson, Jane Werner, Golden Book of the positive message for students. and little explored phenomena Sol Chaneles and Mysterious, Golden Restricted to middle school & that challenge the mind and Alan Lee Press. above. science. E

After moving to a trailer park Challenged by a parent in 2008 at with his mother eleven-year-old a public library. Reason: Jamie Reardon struggles to recommendation that it be labeled cope with a deeply buried in a way that parents will know it secret. The author alludes to Jumping the Scratch, is about child abuse. Retained with sexual abuse only in broad Weeks, Sara Laura Geringer no change. terms with no graphic detail. J

Being painfully timid and shy Challenged at the Multnomah does not keep a young mouse County Library in 1993. Reason: from rescuing his babysitter in mother in the book was very an emergency situation, negative towards her shy son; although after becoming a hero Wells, Rosemary Shy Charles, Dial. lowered self-esteem. Retained. he still says zero J

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Westheimer discusses the Dr. Ruth Talks to Kids: physical changes that take Where You Came place during adolescence. She From, How Your Body Challenged at the Junction City moves on to emotions and Changes, and What Public Library in 2000. Reason: touches on such topics as peer Westheimer, Ruth K. Sex Is All About, overly permissive stance on pressure and sharing the (Ruth Karola) Aladdin. sexuality. Retained. telephone with parents. J

A traumatized World War II Challenged at the North Bend veteran trapped in a VA High School in 1992. Reason: hospital stays sane through his graphic sex. Asked the district to detailed recollections of raising adopt a rating system for library canaries as a teenager – and books similar to that used for through the loyalty of his Wharton, William Birdy, Vintage. movies. Retained. closest friend. A

One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 by a member of the Oregon Citizens Alliance. Reason: the A collection of seven stories materials exist to promote that examine the various effects White, Edmond and Darker Proof: Stories homosexuality and moral decay. of AIDS on gay men and their Adam Mars-Jones from a Crisis, NAL. Retained. families. A

Thirty-year old Justine longs for a life more fulfilling than the one she leads with her boring husband and the dead- end job she has. But when a passionate young co-worker catches her eye and steals her Challenged in a public library by heart, Justine's good girl White, Mike writer; Good Girl, The; 20th an individual in 2012. Reason: existence takes a turn for the Miguel Arteta, Century Fox Home nudity, sexually explicit, anti- worse with unexpected and director. Entertainment family, suicide. Retained comical results. A

Challenged at the Multnomah A raging forest fire traps a County Library in 1990. Reason forest ranger and a young boy White, Robb Fire Storm, Doubleday. unknown. Retained. he suspects is an arsonist. A

A collection of stories for children, first published in Challenged at the Springfield 1888. Best known for The Public Library 1987. Reason: the Happy Prince, a tale of a statue Happy Prince and stories were "distressing and who becomes friends with a Wilde, Oscar Other Stories, Penguin. morbid." Retained. swallow. J

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In this picture book, a young Challenged at Multnomah County boy talks about his divorced Library in 1992. Reason: concern father's new “roommate," that the implication of this book, another gay man. One of the about a boy with a gay father, first children’s books with a won't be understood by children, positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, and is questionable material for homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. them. Retained. parenting. E

In this picture book, a young boy talks about his divorced father's new “roommate," Challenged at Multnomah County another gay man. One of the Library in 1992. Reason: book first children’s books with a presents a picture of misguided positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, morality & deviate living. homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. Retained. parenting. E

In this picture book, a young boy talks about his divorced father's new “roommate," another gay man. One of the Challenged at Multnomah County first children’s books with a Library in 1992. Reason: promotes positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, a homosexual lifestyle as normal. homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. Retained. parenting. E

Challenged by 34 individuals at the Tillamook County Library in 1992 during the statewide ballot initiative campaign on Measure 9. In this picture book, a young Reason: it "promotes a dangerous boy talks about his divorced and ungodly lifestyle from which father's new “roommate," children must be protected." another gay man. One of the Subsequently 45 individuals first children’s books with a submitted "compliment forms in positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, supporting the library's ownership homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. of the book. Retained. parenting. E In this picture book, a young boy talks about his divorced Challenged at Multnomah County father's new “roommate," Library in 1993. Reason: another gay man. One of the homosexual content; should be first children’s books with a located in a separate section & not positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, featured in a special kit of homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. materials about families. Retained. parenting. E

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In this picture book, a young boy talks about his divorced father's new “roommate," another gay man. One of the first children’s books with a Challenged at the Lane County positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, Head Start officials in Cottage homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. Grove in 1994. Removed. parenting. E In this picture book, a young boy talks about his divorced father's new “roommate," another gay man. One of the first children’s books with a Challenged at the Springfield positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, Public Library in 1994. Reason: homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. will lead children astray. Retained. parenting. E

In this picture book, a young boy talks about his divorced Challenged at Multnomah County father's new “roommate," Library in 1995. Reasons: Concern another gay man. One of the that it included in an early first children’s books with a childhood curriculum kit since the positive portrayal of Daddy's Roommate, book deals with a homosexual homosexuality and same-sex Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. parent. Retained. parenting. J

Challenged at the Multnomah The sequel to Daddy's County Library 1999. Reason: Roommate. This time Daddy is Concern about a gay wedding, in getting married to his partner, Daddy's Wedding, the children's section on parenting Frank, and asks his 10-year-old Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. shelf. Retained. son to be the best man. E

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Challenged a public library in 2006. Reason: "concern that younger children might see drawings of adults kissing that parents are not prepared for, and there may be some confusion in The sequel to Daddy's regard to seeing images of people Roommate. This time Daddy is of the same sex getting married." getting married to his partner, Daddy's Wedding, Requested reclassification. Frank, and asks his 10-year-old Willhoite, Michael Alyson Books. Retained. son to be the best man. E

Sam, an 11-year-old boy, discovers that his grandfather is a magician – and that he Challenged at the Little Butte himself may have certain Intermediate School in Eagle Point talents. An entertaining story in 1989. Reasons: swear words of magic thrust into a “normal” Magic Grandfather, and deals with magic and witches. life, published long before Williams, Jay Macmillan. Outcome unknown. Harry Potter J

Challenged in Salem's Sprague High School American Literature class in 1995 by a parent. Request Utah naturalist Williams to remove from supplemental ponders the loss of her mother reading list. Reason: to cancer and the disastrous misrepresented the Church of flooding of a bird refuge in a Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints' moving account of the Williams, Terry religion and culture. Retain, but interrelations between personal Tempest Refuge, Vintage not required reading. tragedy and natural history. A Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 1998. Reason: Earth Weather, as use of aliens to present weather A spoof on the Earth's weather Explained by Professor information, inappropriate for as explained by Professor Xargle, Dutton children under 8 years old. Xargle to his extraterrestrial Willis, Jeanne Juvenile. Retained. class. E

Challenged at the Albany Public Library in 1986. Reason: the book A history of witchcraft and the "is satanic in nature, thereby occult from ancient times to having tremendous drawing power modern day. Wilson discusses to the curious and unsuspecting." topics including witch trials, Wilson, Colin Witches, Crescent. Outcome unknown. spells and werewolves. A

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Two decades into the future humans are battling for their very survival when a powerful AI computer goes rogue and all the machines on earth rebel against their human controllers. A 2012 winner of the Young Adult Library Services Challenged in a public library in (YALSA) Alex Award for Robopocalypse: A 2012 by a parent. Reason offensive adult works with special appeal Wilson, Daniel H. Novel ; Doubleday language. Retained to teen readers. A

Challenged at the Salem Public Library in 1989. Reasons: language that profanes God's name; cartoon where child prays A collection of comic strip that his parents will be killed so stories from the '70s about a Nuts, Richard Marek they won't see his report card. pre-teen "Kid," an only child Wilson, Gahan Publishers. Retained. growing up in a big city. YA Challenged in a public library in 2011. A patron initiated the challenge, library staff also expressed concern. Reason: sexual A collection of stories from the and sexist content. Retained . The ten years history of Ax, a AX: Alternative adult graphic novel section was Japanese alternative comics Wilson, Sean Michael Manga. Vol. 1 Top moved to a location closer to adult magazine, translated into & Mitsuhiro Asakawa Shelf Productions fiction. English for the first time. A

Challenged at the Multnomah A dramatization of Robert County Library in 1996. Reason: Graves' version of the times of no rating on outside to give the Roman Empire from warning of full nudity of dancing Augustus to Claudius told I, Claudius, woman at the very beginning of through the dying Claudius as Wise, Herbert, (video).Image the movie. Requested rating on he sets down the history of his Director Entertainment material. Retained without rating. family. A

On the anniversary of his sister's murder, Leo, tormented by his mother's insane accusations and his own waking nightmares, kidnaps a wealthy girl intending to kill Challenged at the Crook County her, but instead their long night The Long Night of Leo Library in 2003. Reason: vulgar together helps them both face Wittlinger, Ellen and Bree, Simon Pulse. language. Retained. their futures. YA

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Wolff represents many children who grow up in dysfunctional families, turning to alcohol and a life of misdemeanors in order to gain attention. He does an excellent job of presenting his hardships through humor and sharp wit. In an attempt to escape the reality that is his life, Wolff created extravagant plans to escape, and though Challenged in 1994 as an most of his attempts were alternative choice to class reading unsuccessful, he succeeded in This Boy's Life: A of Imani All Mine by Connie creating a world in which he Memoir, Atlantic Porter in the Portland Public fancied himself to be in charge Wolff, Tobias Monthly Press Schools. Reason: lewd language of his destiny. A

Challenged at the Multnomah County Library in 2000. Reason: Woodring creates inventive, showing body cutting and bleeding often bizarre creatures who Frank, Vol. 2, not related to the storyline. inhabit otherworldly landscapes Woodring, Jim Fantagraphics. Retained. and dreamlike narratives. A

Challenged at the Salem Public An official publication from Library in 1999. Reason: violence World Wrestling Entertainment and sexual -- originally known as WWF innuendoes. Request to move it (World Wrestling Federation) WWF magazine, from Young Adult area. but changed to WWE in May WWF magazine (periodical). Reclassified. 2002. YA

One of 17 books challenged at the Deschutes County Library in 1993 Growing Up Straight: by a member of the Oregon A compilation of materials, What Every Thoughtful Citizens Alliance. Reason: the published in 1968, aimed at Parent Should Know materials exist to promote helping parents understand Wyden, Peter and About Homosexuality, homosexuality and moral decay. homosexuality and recognize Barbara Wyden New American Library. Retained. “signs” in their children. A

This is a gay male youth- Challenged at the Corvallis-Benton oriented magazine. Its name is County Library in 2002. Reason: a reference to the XY XY magazine, explicit sexual content in a chromosome pair found in XY magazine (periodical). magazine for teens. Retained. males. YA

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A romantic comedy manga series which details the life of Suekichi, a student who will inherit a fortune when he graduates from college and gets Challenged at the Multnomah married with unexpected Dance till Tomorrow, County Library in 2003. Reason: complications from a Yamamoto, Naoki VIZ Media LLC. sexual material. Retained. mysterious girl, Aya Hibino A

Challenged at the Canyonville Formerly Young Miss School (K - 8) in 1993. Reason: magazine, it was published for not appropriate for upper 72 years for teen girls. YM is elementary school library. now published online only with YM magazine, Restricted; will attempt to find a subscription link to Teen YM magazine (periodical). suitable substitute. Vogue. YA

Two women, convinced their Crystals: A Fiona Challenged at the Multnomah bad luck is due to some sort of Kendrick Mystery, Tor County Library in 1997.Reason a "curse," decide to fight back Zavala, Ana Books. unknown. Retained. by learning to use witchcraft. A

Sarah's an ordinary teenage girl who must take care of her brother Michael when her dad goes to investigate a series of Challenged at the Multnomah mysterious deaths. As mutant County Library in 2003. rats begin to appear all over Reason: graphic contents. Staten Island, attacking people, Reclassified from children's to and heading for the city, Sarah Zindel, Paul Rats, Hyperion. young adult. realizes everyone's in danger. YA

When a prank caller convinces a fast food restaurant manager to interrogate an innocent young employee, no-one is left Compliance (video) , Challenged in a public library in unharmed. Based on the Bullitt Magnolia Home 2014. Reason offensive language, County McDonald's strip Zobel, Craig Entertainment. morbid. Retained. search prank call scam. A

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