Judy Blume is the second most banned author since the 90s, appearing on the 100 most banned list from 1990 to 1999.

Her books have been on the list of the 100 most banned titles in each of the previous 3 decades, reaching the top 10 between 20.

Toni Morrison has been the most frequently banned author since 1990.

Who is the most banned author of all time? We calculated our WordsRated Ban Score to rank authors by the frequency and the number of banned titles during this period. We used the most extensive available database on book-banning efforts, ALA’s list of banned and challenged titles, to compile this report that shows the most banned authors since 1990. It’s also important to note that, even with the more accurate and reliable reports over the last few decades, over 80-90% of all book bans and challenges remain unreported. He is also the author of “A Guide to Teaching Challenged and Banned Books,” which features classroom activities and discussion questions about Chris Crutcher novels.As there is a lack of consistent and reliable sources regarding book banning for most of recorded history, it’s impossible to determine which books and authors have been banned the most.

Crutcher has written 14 novels for young adults. His presentation to middle division students focused specifically on censorship and intellectual freedom issues. Crutcher explained how TJ is able to demonstrate strength of character because he is in a safe place despite his history of difficult experiences.Ī group of students also enjoyed lunch with the author and benefited from further discussion about his writing style and recent works. Crutcher responded by telling students about TJ, the protagonist, whose character is determined to create camaraderie among a group of teenage misfits. Students were particularly interested in learning about the real life characters that inspired the book. “Whale Talk” is a novel for young adult readers focusing on a group of teenagers coming of age and facing a variety of difficult circumstances including racism, abuse and bullying. “If the stories come from people your age, then they should be stories you can read,” said Crutcher. An advocate of intellectual freedom, Crutcher also spoke to students about censorship and book banning.

“It was interesting to hear the true story and history about the characters in his book,” said Cassandra Floch ’13. Nationally recognized author Chris Crutcher spoke to ninth grade health students today regarding the characters that helped inspire his book “Whale Talk.” Crutcher discussed the ways in which he incorporated some of his experiences as a coach and child abuse and neglect therapist to develop the novel, and he elaborated on how voices and situations of real children were incorporated to make the book relevant to young readers.

Whale talk by chris crutcher