The banning of literature in American classrooms quickly became an enemy of public education. The best way to beat it? Awareness.
Preserving the Right to Read
Notable Bans.
Here's a list of some of the most talked about and or "controversial" books
The Communist Manifesto
Banned in 1848 by the British government for 'subversive' ideas, this book still remains a part of history, and should not be forgotten about.
1984
1984 is considered "radical" and was criticized for being inappropriate. All, while the book takes a firm stance against authoritarianism
To Kill a Mockingbird
An award-winning book, challenged for showcasing the very real history of racisim in the south
Animal Farm
A book banned for being "anti- socialist" and "anti-capitalist" at the same time. This book portrays the story of the communist revolution.
Farhrenheit 45
A book called obscene, and once again removed from classrooms, all for taking place in a dystopian society where books are burned.
The Catcher in the Rye
A book called "Indecent." When in reality
The Impact of Book Challenges
100%
Year-on-Year Increase
22,300+
Books banned
Thousands of books have been removed from schools.
The number of books banned has increased every single year since gaining popularity
1637
Historical Cases
Book bans have benn around sincle 1637
70%
Advocates
Most teachers, librarians, and the public overall oppose books being banned in school
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