Smoky+Night

References Goodreads. (2012). Retrieved from: [] Blisstree.com (2009). //The 15 most controversial picture books.// Retrieved from: [] ReadingRockets.org. (2012) Retrieved from: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/bunting/transcript/
 * Name of book:** Smoky Night
 * Author:** Eve Bunting
 * Description:** This book is about a boy and his mother who because of rioting have to leave their apartment for the safety of shelter.
 * Genre:** Children’s Picture Book
 * Questionable Items:** This book has been criticized for violence and dealing with racism in Los Angeles.
 * Public’s Opinion:** The public feels like this book is a great classroom resource for dealing with racial prejudice. According to reviewers on Goodreads.com, it is a thought provoking book that deals with situations that happen in the real world.
 * History of Censorship:** According to Blisstree.com this book is number eight on their list of the 15 most controversial books. According to an interview with Eve Bunting, many librarians, teachers, and parents challenged the book because they felt it deals with a subject that kids shouldn’t have to deal with.
 * Age Group:** 5 and up