Book Bans: Reading Under Siege
About this ebook
Book bans have occurred since writing began and ideas made their way onto paper. Books that cover controversial subjects such as religion, gender and sexuality, and political themes are the most banned books by some schools, libraries, and governments. However, many of these books are also classics and are considered important in learning new ideas and perspectives.
From 1984 to The Hate U Give, many popular books have been banned throughout history. Students, educators, and concerned citizens have fought to stop the censoring of these and many other titles so that their ideas and themes can be freely expressed. Learn about the long history of book bans, how they began, how they have continued, and how you can fight against them.
About the author
Sally McGraw is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer, editor, and blogger. She is the creator the popular daily blog Already Pretty, a columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, a Huffington Post contributor, and the author of several books about style and body image. Sally is also a ghostwriter and editor who specializes in non-fiction books and book proposals. Her favorite word is "crepuscular."
