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Book banned with themes of friendship and overcoming adversity ended up up being burned becuase of it so called involement with witchcraft and "satanic themes."
The Hobbit
The bok was banned for displaying "sexual explict material," "distruding language," ands "underlying socialist-communist agenda."
The Bluest Eye
This book was banned and for discussions about drugs and for being anti-Christian (the book depicts the bible being burned) and for “dirty talk.”
Fahrenheit 451
What's the first ammendment and how does it relate to book banning?
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution passed by Congress September 25, 1789. Ratified December 15, 1791.
The right to speak and the right to publish under the First Amendment has been interpreted widely to protect individuals and society from government attempts to suppress ideas and information, and to forbid government censorship of books, magazines, and newspapers as well as art, film, music and materials on the internet. (ALA, 2008)
Which two states experienced the most book challenges in 2023?
Texas and Florida
Dr. Suess book dealing with deforstation and was banned because it was thought to turn children against deforestation and the logging industry.
The Lorax
Book about two kids with the love of making comic books and forever classic Flip-o-rama's banned for slight racism and some some complains of violent imagery and disrespect to adults.
Captain Underpants
This book was recently banned for being racist because of its use of the N word, portayal of black people, and for centering whiteness. In the past, it was banned for being immoral and vulgar.
To Kill a Mockingbird
The top six most challenged books were for a similar reason. What was it?
LGBTQIA+ topics
Which two states reported zero book challenges in 2023
Vermont and Deleware
What massively popular children's fantasy series was banned because of it's focus in magic and witchcraft?
Harry potter and the sorcerer's stone
In 1963 some parents in Columbus Ohio tried to ban this book for being anti-white and obsence.
The Catcher in the Rye
A classic novel banned for demoralizing little boys and implying that they are no more then animals when left in an unfortunate situation.
The Lord of the Flies
How do book bans relate to calls against teaching critical race theory in schools
Book bans are used to keep the public from learning the structural nature of racisim and how it affects the US. Book bans and calls against critical race theory are both used to white wash history.
How many books were challenged in 2023 in New York State
79
Popular classic that was turn into a billion dollar movie franchise was know for being burned at a church in new mexico for being satanic.
The Lord of the Rings
Being banned for ideas in "critical race theory". When it's really about a father who tells his son that he will be marginalized for his skin color but he should still stay tru to himself.
Between the World and Me
The book was banned becuse it was described as racist, coarse, trashy, inelegant, irreligious, obsolete, inaccurate, and mindless.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
What is the mission of the public library in the US
To make information and learning accessible to the public.
Which states criminalize librarians and educators for sharing Banned Books with youth?
Arkansas and Indianna
The book was banned for insensitivity, offensive language, violence, anti-family, anti-ethic, and occult/satanic.(Know for being a hit movie series with a starving girl and her bow and arrow).
The Hunger Games
Banned in the United States for accurately depicting racsim and "anti-police" veiws.
The Hate U Give
A book that follows events during the time of 1942 to 1944 (the second world war) and was banned for it's depressing nature.
The Diary of Anne Frank
Back in the mid 1990s a books about a hard to find protagonist was banned in New york and Michigan for depicting slight nudity.
Where's Waldo?
Which state criminalizes publishers for providing "obscene" material accessible to schools
Tennessee