Student Suggested Readings

1984

by George Orwell
Why Banned:

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Published in 1949, “1984” is a dystopian novel, mirroring the worst type of society possible a mere 35 years from … Continue reading →

American Psycho

by Bret Easton Ellis
Why Banned:

Banning History:

American Psycho was originally supposed to be published by Simon & Schuster in the US but following a media storm … Continue reading →

Bastard Out Of Carolina

by Dorothy Allison
Why Banned: Bad for Children

Banning History:

In 1995 the book was removed from class curriculums at Mount Abram High School of Salem, Maine due to concerns … Continue reading →

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Why Banned: Bad for Children

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Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury
Why Banned: Bad for Children

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While not currently banned as of this writing, Fahrenheit 451 has seen its fair share of objection since its publication … Continue reading →

Handmaid’s Tale

by Margaret Atwood
Why Banned: Bad for Children

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Published in 1986, in the midst of President Reagan’s presidency and a renewed women’s liberation movement, The Handmaid’s Tale is … Continue reading →

Invisible Man

by Ralph Ellison
Why Banned: Bad for Children

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“Invisible Man” was banned from high school reading lists and schools in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Washington state and North Carolina. The … Continue reading →

Lajja

by Taslima Nasrin
Why Banned: Bad for Gods and Government

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“Lajja”, a book about anti-Hindu riots following the destruction of a mosque, is permanently banned in only one place: the … Continue reading →

Looking For Alaska

by John Green
Why Banned: Bad for Children

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Looking for Alaska has been challenged several times in high school curriculums across the United States. It was challenged in … Continue reading →

Persepolis

by Marjane Satrapi
Why Banned: Bad for Gods and Government

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Published in 2000, Persepolis has made a striking impression all over the world, as a book detailing the personal struggles … Continue reading →

The Kite Runner

by Khaled Hosseini
Why Banned: Bad for Gods and Government

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The Kite Runner hovered quietly in the literary world for nearly a year before popular audiences picked up in 2005 … Continue reading →

Tropic of Cancer

by Henry Miller
Why Banned: Bad for Morality

Banning History:

Tropic of Cancer was written by Miller in the 1930’s, but would take thirty years (1934-1964) before it was consented … Continue reading →