February 16, 2013

Interview: Why Lauren Myracle’s Proud to Top ALA’s List of Most Challenged Books

Lauren Myracle

This week marks the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week, an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read. We caught up by email with bestselling author Lauren Myracle, who ranked number one on the American Library Association’s top 10 most frequently challenged books in 2011 and 2009—and who also made the list in 2008 and 2007.