rights by banning books and challenging them. A banned books is one that has been censored by an authority- a government, a library, or a school system. A book that is banned is actually removed from a library or a school system.1 Is it really up to schools and libraries what rights they can take away from us simply because some administrators think a book is not appropriate, it’s violent, or even remotely too sexual? Schools and Public Libraries are the biggest contributors in challenging books.
Do you think school boards should ban books from schools? Well I do! School boards should ban books from school libraries because of some violence and profanity in some of books. Another reason is because some books are over some kids reading level and so they can’t comprehend the books so there is no reason for it to be in the school. On the other hand some people think they should not ban books because, different people learn at different levels, they have the freedom the read whatever they want
Book banning has become a way for libraries and other places that sell or loan books to control what people can read, but many people have chosen to defy this practice. Authors who choose to infuse their pieces with coarse language, violence, or even controversial topics are being punished for these decisions. Consequently, book banning shouldn’t be allowed is because it can damage the author’s reputation, eliminate the opportunity to be introduced to new ideas, and sheltering the child from what
favorite books. To Kill a Mockingbird, Gone With the Wind, and Of Mice and Men are just a few of the titles that come to mind. What do they all have in common? They are all award-winning classics, critically acclaimed, and ... frequently banned. Why would someone ban such beloved novels? Some believe that certain books may not be appropriate for certain ages. However, one person should not have the authority to restrict a book from others. Books should not be banned because people should have the
the government for a redress of grievances”. Even though books may influence young minds with negative thinking, society shouldn’t ban books because it prohibits learning and it violates the first amendment in the constitution. Kids need to learn once and a while, so why not now. Society can’t just ban books just because they don’t like the idea of not banning books. They can’t just make that decision if not everyone agrees with it. You should be able to have the freedom to read what you want to read
you and shows you understanding when you finally do. Imagine such love between book and reader only to find out that said novel is being challenged. That it is being banned. The government, the schools you once went to, and your children will eventually go to have banned these books. Restricting and censoring it to keep it out of our hands, to limit our freedom to other’s expression of worlds that we can share. Should we allow governments to restrict our rights? For centuries now we have had the
is a great book to read, and in my opinion, I believe that the book should not be banned for seventh graders for many reasons. Seventh graders know more than their parents think, they may not know too much about Iran and Marji’s experiences though. The Chicago school board is not wrong that seventh graders should not witness harassment and violent language, but they should not start with banning this book because it shows the reality of the world. Persepolis is a very relatable book and people should
The act of banning books has been in play for most of history. Banning books is wrong for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons are: the banning of books prevents children and young adults from expanding their minds and also goes against the right of the First Amendment. Children and young adults should have the access to and the freedom to read literature that has been created. Book banning has been a part of history as far back as the time of Socrates. In 399 B.C. he was charged for corrupting
Library Association, over 5,000 books have been challenged since 2000. Some of the books on this lengthy list include a couple of the most well-known works of literature, including, Catcher in the Rye, Grapes of Wrath, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X. While many people support the idea of banning books that contain controversial ideas, they are not taking into consideration the harm that may be caused by this. Banning books is not only injurious and damaging
Should books be banned or be allowed for everyone to read? In the Google Scholar article “The Case Against To Kill A Mockingbird”, the book To Kill A Mockingbird is banned for it is offensive language. Not only that but the book Animal Farm by George Orwell is banned, for it is inappropriate topics such as politics. However, in the infographic “12 Infographics about Banned and Challenged Books” by Piotr Kowalczyk says that everyone has the freedom to read what they want. Also in the news article