Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy· 2026Q2
Books About Banned Books: What Does Today's Fiction Teach Adolescents About Censorship?
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A qualitative analysis of 20 novels published between 1980-2025 reveals recurring themes of civic engagement and censorship, offering educators tools to discuss book banning with adolescents.
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Key points
- Analyzed 20 novels published between 1980-2025 for representations of censorship and book banning.
- Identified recurring themes of civic engagement within fictional portrayals of censorship.
- Fictional trends in the analyzed novels reflect and diverge from real-world censorship patterns.
- These texts can be used by educators to promote critical literacy and discussions on censorship.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT This study examines how censorship and book banning are represented in contemporary middle‐grade and young adult literature through a qualitative content analysis of 20 novels published between 1980 and 2025. This study asks: What are the descriptive characteristics of this body of books and how do these fictional portrayals reflect or diverge from the real‐world censorship trends? Then, looking at the narrative patterns, what are the recurring themes surrounding civic engagement and censorship? Implications for educators include the potential to use these texts to foster civic engagement, informed discussions about censorship, and critical literacy.
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