Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
It's easy to become discouraged, to second-guess everything you write. There seemed to be no one to stand up to the censors....so I began to speak out about my experiences. And once I did, I found that I wasn't as alone as I'd thought."
-- from Judy Blume's introduction to Places I Never Meant to Be
Judy Blume is not alone: Many of today's most distinguished authors of books for young people have found their work censored or challenged. Eleven of them have contributed original stories to this collection. Along with a story written by the late Norma Klein when she was a student at Barnard College, they comprise a stunning literary achievement as well as a battle cry against censorship.
Contributors
David Klass
Norma Klein
Julius Lester
Chris Lynch
Harry Mazer
Norma Fox Mazer
Walter Dean Myers
Katherine Paterson
Susan Beth Pfeffer
Rachel Vail
Jacqueline Woodson
Paul Zindel
Frequently asked questions
Is Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No explicit violence is reported in the narrative or themes of the book. Discussions of censorship and its impacts do not equate to violence. No scary content or themes are mentioned in the search results related to the book.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have violence?
No explicit violence is reported in the narrative or themes of the book. Discussions of censorship and its impacts do not equate to violence.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have scary content?
No scary content or themes are mentioned in the search results related to the book.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have religious themes?
No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the narrative of the book itself.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have racial/cultural content?
While the anthology includes diverse authors, race is not a central theme or plot element in the book's narrative.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have profanity?
The search results indicate that there is no foul language present in the stories of the anthology, which are described as sweet and real.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the narrative of the book.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have sexual identity?
The anthology discusses themes of sexuality and sexual responsibility as part of growing up, with references to sexual topics being a natural part of life. However, it is noted that the content is not explicit.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have gender roles?
The search results do not indicate any specific framing of gender roles within the stories of the anthology.
Does Places I Never Meant To Be Original Stories by Censored Writers have lgbtq+ themes?
The anthology includes contributions from authors whose works have been censored, many of whom are LGBTQ+ writers. The context of the book addresses censorship predominantly affecting LGBTQ+ narratives, indicating a focus on the LGBTQ+ experience.
