Banned Book Arguments
This argument has to do with the book being against something. Greatly associated with the Bible.
Anti-God
This book is about the government, except they are animals.
Animal Farm
This book is about two boys, George and Harold, who make comic books.
Captain Underpants.
This argument has to do with the U.S Constitution. (Hint: One of our rights)
Under our First Amendment Rights
This book is about a girl named Katniss who is forced to compete for support for her "district".
The Hunger Games
This argument has to do with promoting a type of sexuality.
Promiting homosexuality
This book is about penguins who grow a family together.
And Tango Makes Three
This book is about a pig who befriends a spider, who ends up saving the pig's life.
Charlotte's Web
This argument is about teaching us. (Hint: from the Handsmaid Tale part of the presentation)
Teaches us about rights and freedom
This book is about two teenagers who are facing cancer and learn to live life to the fullest.
The Fault in Our Stars
This argument has to do with not being age-appropriate. (Ex. Too much blood)
Too Graphic
This book talks about the struggle of being a woman trying to get an education.
I am Malala
This book is about a boy who fakes his own death to escape his abusive father. (Hint: not Tom Sawyer but....)
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
This argument has to do with warning the audience about something. (Hint: From the Handmaid's Tale section of the presentation)
Warns us about oppression.
Even with honest depictions of teenage sexuality, drug use, and mental health struggles, it inspires readers they are not alone in their trauma.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
This argument has to do with going against the government. (Hint: Animal Farm)
Discusses the failure of the government.
This book is about a dystopia where women lose their rights.
The Handmaid's Tale.
This book is about a boy who goes to a magic school called Hogwarts.
Harry Potter
Suppressing painful historical realities like slavery, war, or systemic injustice.
teaches historic truths
Written while hiding from the Nazis remains an enduring global symbol of hope--a belief that "people are truly good at heart."
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
American history or institutions as fundamentally racist, which they view as a distorted, overly negative narrative that unfairly targets the white majority.
Anti-White
This book discusses the burning of books/information to eliminate people's discomfort they cause.
Fahrenheit 451
Dystopian novel is labeled "pro-communist" or explicitly sexual. It has successfully withstood decades of scrutiny to remain an essential part of high school and university curricula.
1984
Experience life through the eyes of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and time periods.
Teaches Empathy
Though challenged for its use of racial slurs, but it challenges readers to stand up for justice and empathy, even when the odds are stacked against them.
To Kill a Mockingbird