You can't say that! : writers for young people talk about censorship, free expression, and the stories they have to tell

Marcus, Leonard S., 1950- (compiler,, editor.).

Summary: Thirteen leading authors of books for young people speak out about the experience of having their work challenged or banned in the United States today. In interviews is Marcus, they reflect on the nature of freedom of expression, the impact of censorship, and the support network that has grown up to defend against attempts to limit those rights. Readers will grasp more fully what is at stake when freedom of expression comes under threat, and of the history that lies behind contemporary First Amendment challenges.

Record details

ISBN: 9780763690366 (hardcover)
ISBN: 0763690368 (hardcover)
Physical Description: print
xix, 220 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2021.
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-212) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Matt de la Peña -- Robie H. Harris -- Susan Kuklin -- David Levithan -- Meg Medina -- Lesléa Newman -- Katherine Paterson -- Dav Pilkey -- Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell -- Sonya Sones -- R.L. Stine -- Angie Thomas.
Target Audience Note:	Ages: 10-13. Grades: 5-8.
Awards Note:	NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books, 2022.