Book Censorship

Do you believe that there are times when it's necessary to censor literature and information? When it comes to works of fiction, it's easy to say that freedom of speech must come first, but when it comes to works of non-fiction, it's sometimes harder to take an unequivocal stand. Books that are now considered classics (like Frankenstein and Huckleberry Finn) and concepts that are now considered natural laws (like evolutionary theory) were once banned so it's as much a whim of generation as a test of time.

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Ever Wonder How Books Are Banned?

In 2011, 326 books were challenged. The medieval notion of book banning is alive and well in modern society. This article covers some of the basics.

Apr 30, 2012 – Dawn Koogle

Argument Against the Banning of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

A mock letter addressed to a school board and school administrators, arguing against banning the teaching of Huckleberry Finn in high school classrooms.

Jul 7, 2011 – Stetson Thacker

Why Have the Harry Potter Books Been Challenged?

The Harry Potter book series has repeatedly been challenged and even banned. Why are these books so controversial?

Nov 18, 2010 – Brenna Coleman

Can Books Be Banned from School Libraries?

Is book censorship in school libraries legal or does it infringe upon First Amendment rights? How safe are controversial books from being censored?

Oct 26, 2010 – Brenna Coleman

Why Was Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Banned?

Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men has been one of the most banned books in America. Why was this remarkable literary work censored?

Aug 22, 2010 – Brenna Coleman

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