Top 10 Censored Books
By Kristen on Aug 12, 2008 in Literary News
I stumbled across this interesting tidbit from The Economist:
“FOR THE second year running “And Tango Makes Three”, a children’s book, has topped the American Library Association’s list of “Ten Most Challenged Books”. The tale of two male penguins adopting an orphaned egg provoked more written complaints to libraries and schools in 2007 than any other book. Inappropriate sex, homosexuality and atheism are the most common reasons for complaints. Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” has been accused of racism. Despite the ban requests, most challenges are unsuccessful.”
AP
I’ve read three on the list (Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Color Purple, and Caged Bird) and loved each.
Any responses?
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We should all read And Tango Makes Three. Since it’s a kids book one could read it in no time and them form an opinion based on the actual book.
I’ve read seven of the ten. Each one was excellent. I do have to admit that censorous people tend to go after pretty good literature in general.
C.B.JAmes | Aug 12, 2008 | Reply
Seven out of ten! Nice going… Good point, too — to find quality literature, simply find out who’s making the biggest fuss!
I wonder what is so dang scary about different perspectives?
Kristen | Aug 12, 2008 | Reply
Out of these, I’ve only read “The Color Purple.” I, too, have noticed that a large number of censored books are great reads.
Anna | Aug 21, 2008 | Reply
Wasn’t The Color Purple wonderful! I taught it to my American Lit. students one year and they loved it (especially the girls)…
Kristen | Aug 21, 2008 | Reply