What do "Seuss, Goosebumps, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Holy Bible, Diary of Anne Frank, The Giver, A Wrinkle in Time, Where the Wild things Are" have in common? They are being banned by some greater minds with better understanding than the readers. Banned Books 2023 has a bigger list of Banned Books.
Banned by whom? And why?
Here is why:
"Books are being banned because some people or groups object to their content, which may be considered controversial, offensive, or unsuitable for certain audiences.
Books can be banned for various reasons, such as racial issues, encouragement of “damaging” lifestyles, anti-religious magic, mature language, LGBTQIA+ content, or dissenting political viewpoints.
Books are banned by removing them from school curriculums and/or public libraries, which restricts others’ access to them and the ideas they contain. The American Library Association tracks which books are banned and for what reasons". list of books so far, Purple Bookshelf club.
How far into the literary masterpieces will the bigger and smarter minds go?
What books did you enjoy? Do enjoy now?
Does your personal library have any of the books that are banned?
