At one time or another, all of these books have been challenged by individuals or groups seeking to have them removed from libraries or classrooms, according to the American Library Association. Yet now many of these titles are considered classics and often assigned as required reading. Whether your kids have read one, some or none of these, talk with your family about controversial reads for Banned Books Week. Ask your kids whether they’re surprised to see any of these books on the list. What do they think makes these books so hotly debated?