A new documentary and a classic book’s film adaptation bring Blume’s work to a new generation, all while experts on censorship and literature reflect on the beloved author’s continued significance.
Books About Racism and Police Violence Fill Out List of ‘Most Challenged’ Titles
After a year dominated by protests against police killings of Black Americans, the books on the list of the most frequently challenged titles of 2020 reflected the movement and the backlash to it.
“The Hate U Give” can be found on The New York Times bestseller list as well as on some banned books list.Credit.Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press
April 16, 2021Updated 11:22 a.m. ET
When the American Library Association released its list of the 10 most frequently banned or challenged books of 2020, it was no surprise to Angie Thomas that her debut novel, “The Hate U Give,” had made its return to the list for a third appearance.