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It's Hard to Keep a Good Book Banned... Freedom to Read 2023

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Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. February 19-25, 2023. The following list of books were banned or challenged at schools and libraries across North America, according to the American Library Association, Wikipedia and freedomtoread.ca

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The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz

by Richler, Mordecai

Book - 2006

In 1990, parents demanded the removal of this novel from high school reading lists in Essex County, Ont. They objected to “vulgarity, sexual expressions a...Show more In 1990, parents demanded the removal of this novel from high school reading lists in Essex County, Ont. They objected to “vulgarity, sexual expressions and sexual innuendoes” in the text. The novel, which is set chiefly in Montreal in the 1940s, tells the story of a young Jewish man who strives for material success. Noted Canadian authors—including June Callwood and Al Purdy—defended the book. But the Essex County Board of Education advised teachers and principals to avoid using novels in class that “might provoke undue controversy.” -freedomtoread.ca Show less

In 1990, parents demanded the removal of this novel from high school reading lists in Essex County, Ont. They objected to “vulgarity, sexual expressions a...Show more In 1990, parents demanded the removal of this novel from high school reading lists in Essex County, Ont. They objected to “vulgarity, sexual expressions and sexual innuendoes” in the text. The novel, which is set chiefly in Montreal in the 1940s, tells the story of a young Jewish man who strives for material success. Noted Canadian authors—including June Callwood and Al Purdy—defended the book. But the Essex County Board of Education advised teachers and principals to avoid using novels in class that “might provoke undue controversy.” -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Snow Falling on Cedars

Snow Falling on Cedars

by Guterson, David

Book - 1995

2006—After receiving an anonymous letter of complaint, the Dufferin-Peel (ON) Catholic District School Board removed this novel about a murder trial from ...Show more 2006—After receiving an anonymous letter of complaint, the Dufferin-Peel (ON) Catholic District School Board removed this novel about a murder trial from its highschool library shelves and the syllabus of a Grade 11 English course. In 1995, this bestselling book won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Objection—Sexual content. Update—In 2007, the school board created a committee to review the book. The committee consisted of school trustees, parents, teachers representing elementary and secondary library associations, a religious education consultant, a supervisor of library services and the superintendent of the program. The committee decided to return the novel to school libraries and keep the novel in the Grade 11 English course. The committee also decided to send letters that explain the novel’s value and note the novel’s “sensitive content” to parents of students enrolled in the course. In addition, the committee recommended a comprehensive review of the process for selecting novels for use in schools. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

2006—After receiving an anonymous letter of complaint, the Dufferin-Peel (ON) Catholic District School Board removed this novel about a murder trial from ...Show more 2006—After receiving an anonymous letter of complaint, the Dufferin-Peel (ON) Catholic District School Board removed this novel about a murder trial from its highschool library shelves and the syllabus of a Grade 11 English course. In 1995, this bestselling book won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. Objection—Sexual content. Update—In 2007, the school board created a committee to review the book. The committee consisted of school trustees, parents, teachers representing elementary and secondary library associations, a religious education consultant, a supervisor of library services and the superintendent of the program. The committee decided to return the novel to school libraries and keep the novel in the Grade 11 English course. The committee also decided to send letters that explain the novel’s value and note the novel’s “sensitive content” to parents of students enrolled in the course. In addition, the committee recommended a comprehensive review of the process for selecting novels for use in schools. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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On the Banks of Plum Creek

On the Banks of Plum Creek

by Wilder, Laura Ingalls

Book - 1971

1997—Two parents in the Fort Garry School Division in Winnipeg complained about this book. The title is part of the renowned series that inspired the TV s...Show more 1997—Two parents in the Fort Garry School Division in Winnipeg complained about this book. The title is part of the renowned series that inspired the TV series Little House on the Prairie. Objection—The classic children’s book, based on tales of the settlers in the American West, was said to contain several references offensive to aboriginals. But school superintendent Henry Izatt said: “Stories like this are an important part of our history on this continent. Simply eradicating them from shelves does not seem to be the answer.” Update—A committee of teachers, parents, and other members of the community prepared to examine the complaint and report back to the administration, but in the meantime the complaint was withdrawn. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

1997—Two parents in the Fort Garry School Division in Winnipeg complained about this book. The title is part of the renowned series that inspired the TV s...Show more 1997—Two parents in the Fort Garry School Division in Winnipeg complained about this book. The title is part of the renowned series that inspired the TV series Little House on the Prairie. Objection—The classic children’s book, based on tales of the settlers in the American West, was said to contain several references offensive to aboriginals. But school superintendent Henry Izatt said: “Stories like this are an important part of our history on this continent. Simply eradicating them from shelves does not seem to be the answer.” Update—A committee of teachers, parents, and other members of the community prepared to examine the complaint and report back to the administration, but in the meantime the complaint was withdrawn. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game

Sidney Sheldon's Mistress of the Game

by Bagshawe, Tilly

Book - 2009

2015: Challenged for inaccuracy, insensitivity, offensive language and sexually explicit. The library patron in BC also objected that this book resumed a ...Show more 2015: Challenged for inaccuracy, insensitivity, offensive language and sexually explicit. The library patron in BC also objected that this book resumed a series for which the original author had passed away. They believed the new author did a terrible job of resuming the series, that they didn’t deserve to work on the series and that the original author’s work was ruined. Item was retained. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

2015: Challenged for inaccuracy, insensitivity, offensive language and sexually explicit. The library patron in BC also objected that this book resumed a ...Show more 2015: Challenged for inaccuracy, insensitivity, offensive language and sexually explicit. The library patron in BC also objected that this book resumed a series for which the original author had passed away. They believed the new author did a terrible job of resuming the series, that they didn’t deserve to work on the series and that the original author’s work was ruined. Item was retained. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Maclean's (periodical)

Magazine - 1896-

On Oct. 23, 2006, Maclean’s magazine excerpted Mark Steyn’s bestselling book America Alone. The book considers the impact of Muslim emigration to the West...Show more On Oct. 23, 2006, Maclean’s magazine excerpted Mark Steyn’s bestselling book America Alone. The book considers the impact of Muslim emigration to the Western democracies. In 2007, the Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC) filed complaints with three Canadian human rights bodies. The CIC said Steyn’s “flagrantly Islamophobic” writing exposed Muslims to hatred and contempt. The Canadian and Ontario human rights commissions dismissed the complaint, but the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal held a hearing in 2008. The tribunal cleared Maclean’s of any wrongdoing. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

On Oct. 23, 2006, Maclean’s magazine excerpted Mark Steyn’s bestselling book America Alone. The book considers the impact of Muslim emigration to the West...Show more On Oct. 23, 2006, Maclean’s magazine excerpted Mark Steyn’s bestselling book America Alone. The book considers the impact of Muslim emigration to the Western democracies. In 2007, the Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC) filed complaints with three Canadian human rights bodies. The CIC said Steyn’s “flagrantly Islamophobic” writing exposed Muslims to hatred and contempt. The Canadian and Ontario human rights commissions dismissed the complaint, but the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal held a hearing in 2008. The tribunal cleared Maclean’s of any wrongdoing. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Lethal Marriage

Lethal Marriage

by Pron, Nick

eBook - 1995

1995—This account of the Bernardo-Homolka murders, written by a Toronto Star reporter, was removed from the St. Catharines (ON) Public Library by the libr...Show more 1995—This account of the Bernardo-Homolka murders, written by a Toronto Star reporter, was removed from the St. Catharines (ON) Public Library by the library board. Objection—The book was said to contain some inaccuracies, and the board received visits from the police morality squad and the mother of one of Bernardo’s victims. It was said that retaining the book in the library would prove too traumatic for the community. Update—In the fall of 1999, the book was still unavailable in the public libraries of St.Catharines. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

1995—This account of the Bernardo-Homolka murders, written by a Toronto Star reporter, was removed from the St. Catharines (ON) Public Library by the libr...Show more 1995—This account of the Bernardo-Homolka murders, written by a Toronto Star reporter, was removed from the St. Catharines (ON) Public Library by the library board. Objection—The book was said to contain some inaccuracies, and the board received visits from the police morality squad and the mother of one of Bernardo’s victims. It was said that retaining the book in the library would prove too traumatic for the community. Update—In the fall of 1999, the book was still unavailable in the public libraries of St.Catharines. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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If I Ran the Zoo

If I Ran the Zoo

by Seuss

Book - 1977

2015: Challenged for insensitivity and ethnic stereotyping. Patron in BC: “Scenes depicting orientalism, major Asian stereotyping in images and words. Use of exaggerated ‘black face’ characters”. Item was retained. -freedomtoread.ca 2015: Challenged for insensitivity and ethnic stereotyping. Patron in BC: “Scenes depicting orientalism, major Asian stereotyping in images and words. Use of exaggerated ‘black face’ characters”. Item was retained. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

2015: Challenged for insensitivity and ethnic stereotyping. Patron in BC: “Scenes depicting orientalism, major Asian stereotyping in images and words. Use of exaggerated ‘black face’ characters”. Item was retained. -freedomtoread.ca 2015: Challenged for insensitivity and ethnic stereotyping. Patron in BC: “Scenes depicting orientalism, major Asian stereotyping in images and words. Use of exaggerated ‘black face’ characters”. Item was retained. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Hold Fast

Hold Fast

by Major, Kevin

Book - 1978

Hold Fast was banned by Canadian schools for containing foul language, sexual content and -- yikes! -- bad grammar. In 1988–89, one person tried to get t...Show more Hold Fast was banned by Canadian schools for containing foul language, sexual content and -- yikes! -- bad grammar. In 1988–89, one person tried to get this young-adult novel—and two other titles—removed from a high school library in Estevan, Sask. Hold Fast tells the tale of a troubled lad from small-town Newfoundland who challenges adult authority at almost every turn. School authorities in Estevan considered the complaint but kept the book in the library. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

Hold Fast was banned by Canadian schools for containing foul language, sexual content and -- yikes! -- bad grammar. In 1988–89, one person tried to get t...Show more Hold Fast was banned by Canadian schools for containing foul language, sexual content and -- yikes! -- bad grammar. In 1988–89, one person tried to get this young-adult novel—and two other titles—removed from a high school library in Estevan, Sask. Hold Fast tells the tale of a troubled lad from small-town Newfoundland who challenges adult authority at almost every turn. School authorities in Estevan considered the complaint but kept the book in the library. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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The Blob That Ate Everyone

The Blob That Ate Everyone

by Stine, R. L.

Book - 2015

1995—A parent group in Halifax asked that both these series be withdrawn from schools in the Halifax School Board’s jurisdiction. Objection—The books wer...Show more 1995—A parent group in Halifax asked that both these series be withdrawn from schools in the Halifax School Board’s jurisdiction. Objection—The books were said to convey violence and a lack of respect for parental authority. Update—The board agreed that parents could govern what their own children read in school but not what other children read. It was agreed that the books should be available at age-appropriate levels; thus the Fear Street series was placed in junior high school libraries but withdrawn from elementary schools. When the parent group subsequently asked that all horror books be withdrawn from schools, the board turned down the request. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

1995—A parent group in Halifax asked that both these series be withdrawn from schools in the Halifax School Board’s jurisdiction. Objection—The books wer...Show more 1995—A parent group in Halifax asked that both these series be withdrawn from schools in the Halifax School Board’s jurisdiction. Objection—The books were said to convey violence and a lack of respect for parental authority. Update—The board agreed that parents could govern what their own children read in school but not what other children read. It was agreed that the books should be available at age-appropriate levels; thus the Fear Street series was placed in junior high school libraries but withdrawn from elementary schools. When the parent group subsequently asked that all horror books be withdrawn from schools, the board turned down the request. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Go Ask Alice

Go Ask Alice

Book - 2006

In 1978, school boards in Richmond and Langley, B.C., removed this book from their high schools. In Richmond, students sent a petition to the school board...Show more In 1978, school boards in Richmond and Langley, B.C., removed this book from their high schools. In Richmond, students sent a petition to the school board to protest the ban, and the Richmond Teacher-Librarians’ Association supported them. In Langley, a committee of school trustees, librarians and parents recommended keeping copies in counsellors’ offices. But these efforts failed; both bans stayed in effect. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

In 1978, school boards in Richmond and Langley, B.C., removed this book from their high schools. In Richmond, students sent a petition to the school board...Show more In 1978, school boards in Richmond and Langley, B.C., removed this book from their high schools. In Richmond, students sent a petition to the school board to protest the ban, and the Richmond Teacher-Librarians’ Association supported them. In Langley, a committee of school trustees, librarians and parents recommended keeping copies in counsellors’ offices. But these efforts failed; both bans stayed in effect. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Extraordinary Evil

Extraordinary Evil

A Brief History of Genocide

by Coloroso, Barbara

Book - 2007

2007—The Council of Turkish Canadians objected to the inclusion of this book on a recommended reading list for a proposed Grade 11 history course on genoc...Show more 2007—The Council of Turkish Canadians objected to the inclusion of this book on a recommended reading list for a proposed Grade 11 history course on genocide in Toronto public schools. Objection—The book describes the deaths of more than a million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire early in the twentieth century as genocide. Update—In April 2008, a committee of the Toronto District School Board decided to remove the book from the reading list because “a concern was raised regarding [its] appropriateness. . . . The Committee determined this was a far from a scrupulous text and should not be on a History course although it might be included in a course on the social psychology of genocide because of her [Coloroso’s] posited thesis that genocide is merely the extreme extension of bullying.” The decision to remove Extraordinary Evil, however, prompted new protests from the book’s defenders, including Canadian publishers, the Writers’ Union of Canada, the Book and Periodical Council and holocaust scholar Gerald Caplan. In June, the school board reversed its decision, putting the book back onto the recommended reading list. But this decision prompted the Turkish Embassy in Canada to protest to Premier Dalton McGuinty and Ontario’s Ministry of Education. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

2007—The Council of Turkish Canadians objected to the inclusion of this book on a recommended reading list for a proposed Grade 11 history course on genoc...Show more 2007—The Council of Turkish Canadians objected to the inclusion of this book on a recommended reading list for a proposed Grade 11 history course on genocide in Toronto public schools. Objection—The book describes the deaths of more than a million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire early in the twentieth century as genocide. Update—In April 2008, a committee of the Toronto District School Board decided to remove the book from the reading list because “a concern was raised regarding [its] appropriateness. . . . The Committee determined this was a far from a scrupulous text and should not be on a History course although it might be included in a course on the social psychology of genocide because of her [Coloroso’s] posited thesis that genocide is merely the extreme extension of bullying.” The decision to remove Extraordinary Evil, however, prompted new protests from the book’s defenders, including Canadian publishers, the Writers’ Union of Canada, the Book and Periodical Council and holocaust scholar Gerald Caplan. In June, the school board reversed its decision, putting the book back onto the recommended reading list. But this decision prompted the Turkish Embassy in Canada to protest to Premier Dalton McGuinty and Ontario’s Ministry of Education. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Carsick

Carsick

by Waters, John

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2015: Challenged for being sexually explicit. One patron in Alberta: “I found this book in the travel section, which is my favourite, but feel this book d...Show more 2015: Challenged for being sexually explicit. One patron in Alberta: “I found this book in the travel section, which is my favourite, but feel this book does not belong here. The first 2/3 of the book is made up of the author’s x-rated fantasy hitchhiking”. The book was retained. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

2015: Challenged for being sexually explicit. One patron in Alberta: “I found this book in the travel section, which is my favourite, but feel this book d...Show more 2015: Challenged for being sexually explicit. One patron in Alberta: “I found this book in the travel section, which is my favourite, but feel this book does not belong here. The first 2/3 of the book is made up of the author’s x-rated fantasy hitchhiking”. The book was retained. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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And Tango Makes Three

And Tango Makes Three

by Richardson, Justin

Book - 2005

2006—A parent complained about this picture book for small children in the Calgary Catholic School District. The book tells the story of two male penguins...Show more 2006—A parent complained about this picture book for small children in the Calgary Catholic School District. The book tells the story of two male penguins raising a baby penguin in a zoo. Objection—On religious grounds, the parent objected to the theme of homosexual parenting. Update—The library asked the central office of the Religious Education Department to review the book. Later, the library removed the book from its collection. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

2006—A parent complained about this picture book for small children in the Calgary Catholic School District. The book tells the story of two male penguins...Show more 2006—A parent complained about this picture book for small children in the Calgary Catholic School District. The book tells the story of two male penguins raising a baby penguin in a zoo. Objection—On religious grounds, the parent objected to the theme of homosexual parenting. Update—The library asked the central office of the Religious Education Department to review the book. Later, the library removed the book from its collection. -freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Essex County

Essex County

by Lemire, Jeff

Book - 2009

This story was originally published by Top Shelf Productions in 2007. It was challenged in Ontario in 2011. A library patron reported that she was shocked by the offensive language in the book. - freedomtoread.ca This story was originally published by Top Shelf Productions in 2007. It was challenged in Ontario in 2011. A library patron reported that she was shocked by the offensive language in the book. - freedomtoread.ca Show less

This story was originally published by Top Shelf Productions in 2007. It was challenged in Ontario in 2011. A library patron reported that she was shocked by the offensive language in the book. - freedomtoread.ca This story was originally published by Top Shelf Productions in 2007. It was challenged in Ontario in 2011. A library patron reported that she was shocked by the offensive language in the book. - freedomtoread.ca Show less

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Great Soul

Great Soul

Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle With India

by Lelyveld, Joseph

Book - 2011

Currently banned in Gujarat, a state in western India, for suggesting that Mahatma Gandhi had a homosexual relationship. Gujarat's state assembly voted unanimously in favour of the ban in April 2011. - Wikipedia Currently banned in Gujarat, a state in western India, for suggesting that Mahatma Gandhi had a homosexual relationship. Gujarat's state assembly voted unanimously in favour of the ban in April 2011. - Wikipedia Show less

Currently banned in Gujarat, a state in western India, for suggesting that Mahatma Gandhi had a homosexual relationship. Gujarat's state assembly voted unanimously in favour of the ban in April 2011. - Wikipedia Currently banned in Gujarat, a state in western India, for suggesting that Mahatma Gandhi had a homosexual relationship. Gujarat's state assembly voted unanimously in favour of the ban in April 2011. - Wikipedia Show less

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The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code

A Novel

by Brown, Dan

Book - 2003

Banned in September 2004 in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it offensive to Christianity. - Wikipedia Banned in September 2004 in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it offensive to Christianity. - Wikipedia Show less

Banned in September 2004 in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it offensive to Christianity. - Wikipedia Banned in September 2004 in Lebanon after Catholic leaders deemed it offensive to Christianity. - Wikipedia Show less

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Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago

by Pasternak, Boris Leonidovich

Book - 1991

Banned in the Soviet Union until 1988 for criticizing life in Russia after the Russian Revolution. When its author, Boris Pasternak, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958 he was forced to reject it under government pressure. - Wikipedia Banned in the Soviet Union until 1988 for criticizing life in Russia after the Russian Revolution. When its author, Boris Pasternak, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958 he was forced to reject it under government pressure. - Wikipedia Show less

Banned in the Soviet Union until 1988 for criticizing life in Russia after the Russian Revolution. When its author, Boris Pasternak, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958 he was forced to reject it under government pressure. - Wikipedia Banned in the Soviet Union until 1988 for criticizing life in Russia after the Russian Revolution. When its author, Boris Pasternak, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1958 he was forced to reject it under government pressure. - Wikipedia Show less

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Canterbury Tales

Canterbury Tales

by Chaucer, Geoffrey

Book - 1992

Banned from US mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material. - Wikipedia Banned from US mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material. - Wikipedia Show less

Banned from US mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material. - Wikipedia Banned from US mail under the Federal Anti-Obscenity Act (Comstock Law) of 1873, which banned the sending or receiving of works containing "obscene," "filthy," or "inappropriate" material. - Wikipedia Show less

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Animal Farm

Animal Farm

A Fairy Story

by Orwell, George

Book - 2008

Completed in 1943, Orwell found that no publisher would print the book, due to its criticism of the USSR, an important ally of Britain in the War. Once pu...Show more Completed in 1943, Orwell found that no publisher would print the book, due to its criticism of the USSR, an important ally of Britain in the War. Once published, the book was banned in the USSR and other communist countries. In 2002, the novel was banned in the schools of the United Arab Emirates, because it contained text or images that goes against Islamic values, most notably the occurrence of an anthropomorphic, talking pig. The book is still banned in North Korea and censored in Vietnam. - Wikipedia Show less

Completed in 1943, Orwell found that no publisher would print the book, due to its criticism of the USSR, an important ally of Britain in the War. Once pu...Show more Completed in 1943, Orwell found that no publisher would print the book, due to its criticism of the USSR, an important ally of Britain in the War. Once published, the book was banned in the USSR and other communist countries. In 2002, the novel was banned in the schools of the United Arab Emirates, because it contained text or images that goes against Islamic values, most notably the occurrence of an anthropomorphic, talking pig. The book is still banned in North Korea and censored in Vietnam. - Wikipedia Show less

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Lolita

Lolita

by Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich

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French officials banned it for being "obscene," as did the United Kingdom, Argentina, New Zealand (uncensored 1964), and South Africa. Banned in Canada in 1958, though the ban was later lifted. - Wikipedia French officials banned it for being "obscene," as did the United Kingdom, Argentina, New Zealand (uncensored 1964), and South Africa. Banned in Canada in 1958, though the ban was later lifted. - Wikipedia Show less

French officials banned it for being "obscene," as did the United Kingdom, Argentina, New Zealand (uncensored 1964), and South Africa. Banned in Canada in 1958, though the ban was later lifted. - Wikipedia French officials banned it for being "obscene," as did the United Kingdom, Argentina, New Zealand (uncensored 1964), and South Africa. Banned in Canada in 1958, though the ban was later lifted. - Wikipedia Show less

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The Infernal Compass

The Infernal Compass

by Sturges, Lilah

Book - 2018

In summer 2019, an event with author and transgender rights advocate Lilah Sturges was canceled just two hours before she was scheduled to talk about Lumb...Show more In summer 2019, an event with author and transgender rights advocate Lilah Sturges was canceled just two hours before she was scheduled to talk about Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass at Leander Public Library in Texas. This is the second recent incident of identity censorship in Leander, following a June ban on Drag Queen Story Hour. Show less

In summer 2019, an event with author and transgender rights advocate Lilah Sturges was canceled just two hours before she was scheduled to talk about Lumb...Show more In summer 2019, an event with author and transgender rights advocate Lilah Sturges was canceled just two hours before she was scheduled to talk about Lumberjanes: The Infernal Compass at Leander Public Library in Texas. This is the second recent incident of identity censorship in Leander, following a June ban on Drag Queen Story Hour. Show less

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Watchmen

Watchmen

by Moore, Alan

Book - 1987

The graphic novel that changed everything about superheroes is also one of the most frequently banned comics! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen has be...Show more The graphic novel that changed everything about superheroes is also one of the most frequently banned comics! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen has been praised by critics and fans alike since its 1986 debut. The alternate history reimagines the superhero genre, employing political allegory, adult themes, and unprecedented formal inventiveness in a murder mystery involving flawed heroes. - freedomtoread.ca Show less

The graphic novel that changed everything about superheroes is also one of the most frequently banned comics! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen has be...Show more The graphic novel that changed everything about superheroes is also one of the most frequently banned comics! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen has been praised by critics and fans alike since its 1986 debut. The alternate history reimagines the superhero genre, employing political allegory, adult themes, and unprecedented formal inventiveness in a murder mystery involving flawed heroes. - freedomtoread.ca Show less

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The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel

The Graveyard Book Graphic Novel

Volume 1

by Gaiman, Neil

eBook - 2014

In 2015, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund successfully defended the graphic novel edition of The Graveyard Book from a middle school library ban for violent imagery. In 2015, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund successfully defended the graphic novel edition of The Graveyard Book from a middle school library ban for violent imagery. Show less

In 2015, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund successfully defended the graphic novel edition of The Graveyard Book from a middle school library ban for violent imagery. In 2015, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund successfully defended the graphic novel edition of The Graveyard Book from a middle school library ban for violent imagery. Show less

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Assassination Classroom

Assassination Classroom

1

by Matsui, Yusei

Book - 2012

The series follows a group of misfit students, who pledge to stop an alien supervillain disguised as a teacher from destroying the world. The series uses ...Show more The series follows a group of misfit students, who pledge to stop an alien supervillain disguised as a teacher from destroying the world. The series uses comedy and superhero tropes to emphasize the values of camaraderie among students and the impact that good teaching can have in the lives of pupils others have discarded. In early 2019, Assassination Classroom was pulled from a school library on Staten Island over parental objections to its title and themes. Show less

The series follows a group of misfit students, who pledge to stop an alien supervillain disguised as a teacher from destroying the world. The series uses ...Show more The series follows a group of misfit students, who pledge to stop an alien supervillain disguised as a teacher from destroying the world. The series uses comedy and superhero tropes to emphasize the values of camaraderie among students and the impact that good teaching can have in the lives of pupils others have discarded. In early 2019, Assassination Classroom was pulled from a school library on Staten Island over parental objections to its title and themes. Show less

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Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

by Shakespeare, William

Book - 2003

William Shakespeare’s play about a young woman who disguises herself as a man was banned in a New Hampshire school system due to a rule that called for the “prohibition of alternative lifestyle instruction.” William Shakespeare’s play about a young woman who disguises herself as a man was banned in a New Hampshire school system due to a rule that called for the “prohibition of alternative lifestyle instruction.” Show less

William Shakespeare’s play about a young woman who disguises herself as a man was banned in a New Hampshire school system due to a rule that called for the “prohibition of alternative lifestyle instruction.” William Shakespeare’s play about a young woman who disguises herself as a man was banned in a New Hampshire school system due to a rule that called for the “prohibition of alternative lifestyle instruction.” Show less

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