Banned Books Week 2011: Top 10 most challenged books of 2010

The 10 books most banned or challenged by communities throughout the US in 2010, according to the American Library Association.

2. "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

Alexie's semi-autobiographical story of his struggles coming to terms with his own cultural identity is banned for "offensive language, racism, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and violence." The book is recommended for readers in grades 7 through 10.

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