Examining Book Banning Trends in the U.S.

Author

Amanda D. Filchock, The Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

6-2024

Document Type

Capstone Project

Degree Name

M.A.

Program

Digital Humanities

Advisor

Anne M. Valk

Subject Categories

Digital Humanities | Education | Library and Information Science | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Keywords

book banning, public libraries, censorship

Abstract

This capstone project is a web application for users to explore book banning trends across the United States. It is intended to serve as a resource for students, parents, educators, librarians, and authors who are interested in understanding the ways that book banning attempts have changed between 2021-2023 in the United States. These audiences will be able to interact with data visualizations to inform their own research and deepen their understanding of this current topic. Interactive features include: the ability to search by the title or author of a book to learn where, when, why, and by whom the book was challenged; learn whether the book was successfully banned in a school or library; compare data from 2022-2023 in Florida and Maine; and see how current trends compare to those in the 20th century.

Recommended Citation

Filchock, Amanda D., "Examining Book Banning Trends in the U.S." (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/5892