By Pat Scales

Censorship expert Pat Scales provides advice on a teacher's claims of a “political hoax,” a warning to avoid books with the N-word, and other challenging situations.

Pat Scales advises school librarians on teachers judging a book by its page count and forcing students to return books above their reading level.

Pat Scales weighs in on challenging reading choices, a library clerk who judges reading selections, and a panel on gun violence.

Parents' concerns about a YA collection; a grandmother questions a Newbery honoree.

Censorship expert Pat Scales fields questions on cultural misrepresentation in fiction, challenged books, and more.

Date rape impacts a community; appropriate holiday decor; protesters at a Halloween event.

How much do authors’ reputations drive book challenges?

A frequently challenged book club pick; insisting on the Pledge of Allegiance 

Recommending books to rising sixth graders sparks controversy