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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
November 18…Book Banning
Find something recent from the news about book banning/censorship. You can relate it to the New Kid situation or feel free to write about anything you want to think about/discuss related to the topic.
I couldn't find any news about book banning/censorship, however, I believe books are crucial for a well grounded education, but there are other individuals who oppose/disagree with this since a majority of students prefer to read books online. It all depends on the individual when it comes to the usage of a physical book compared to an online version. A great example of this is the closure of Virginia Book Company. It was shocking to see that the book store shutdown the selling of books because a majority of college students prefer to read and purchase their books online. I was bummed to see the bookstore stop selling physical books since I like to have the actual readings in hand.
Banned books have recently been the subject of much discussion. I discovered an article from USA Today Network-Florida. This includes hundreds of books being pulled from Florida schools, according to a DOE release. The Florida DOE recently issued a list of about 700 books that have been removed from Florida's public schools; yet, the administration insists that no books have been banned in Florida schools. There is much debate about whether or not books should be prohibited, as well as what is and is not acceptable for children. Personally, as I was reading the book lists, I found it interesting to see books that I had to read, as I'm sure many others did. I believe that some of these novels are inappropriate for younger children, but as children get older, I think it is necessary to read some of these books, and they should not be banned.
The article “The Woman Whose Crusade Gave Today’s Book-Banning Moms a Blueprint” from TIME discusses the Texas woman who first argued for book banning. Her name was Norma Gabler and she and her husband were both against the secular shift of school textbooks, pointing out the statement of “one nation under God” that was missing from her son’s textbook’s rendition of the Gettysburg Address. What stemmed from her first complaint turned into a sort of movement that took over the country and influenced other American women to have debates regarding what should and should not be in educational textbooks. Such debates brought up terms including “anti-American” and “anti-God” with responses of “secular humanism” coming from the other side. The article continues to mention “other right-wing Christian women” who tried to push their personal views and beliefs onto not only education but movies and books as well. Some even went so far as to create organizations and campaigns with main objectives of “protecting conservative Christian values.” Although this article highlights dates as early as the 1960s, I had always thought the wave of book-banning was a more recent one. This article provides important insight on the way book-banning has changed over time, focusing on the inclusion of conservative views at the beginning and transitioning to the present with the exclusion of views of “others.” It is not likely that book-banning and censorship will disappear anytime soon, and it is disappointing that communities are being targeted as well.
I found an article by PEN America that gives info about book bans and even how to combat book bannings. In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 10,000 books got banned. They also mention that book bans are on the rise. Books are being banned because of their authors, like authors of color or LGBTQ+ authors, and because of the content of the book. Books about racism, sexuality, gender, or even history are being banned. I think banning books solely because the author is a women or a person of color is completely ludicrous. I can't find a way for it to be justified. Banning content in history books also is crazy to me. Blocking out parts of history can be detrimental because then people aren't getting the full story they need.
The article I found is titled "School Book Bans Triple in 2023-24" and it was published by K-12 DIVE. This article states that in the 2023-2024 school year book bans reached a record high of 10,046 banned books compared to the 3,362 books banned the previous year. This push comes amid the election of Donald Trump, who has advocated against "inappropriate" content in schools. This relates to the New Kid situation as Trump has called for cutting the funding of schools found promoting "critical race theory". Florida has lead the charge for many of these book bans, even passing "anti-critical race theory" laws. I believe that these book bans and laws will only set our society backwards. If we don't understand the history of racism and how it has affected and still affects basically every aspect of society than these issues will be undermined and given excuses.
In Virginia, book banning has become increasingly controversial, especially around books that address race, gender, and LGBTQ+ issues. Titles like Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison, and All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson have faced significant challenges. Critics argue these books contain content that is inappropriate for young readers, citing their discussions of identity, race, and sexuality as "too mature." This trend is part of a larger push to restrict what can be taught in schools, particularly when it comes to topics that some parents and officials feel are controversial or uncomfortable. Though New Kid by Jerry Craft has not received as drastic criticism, its focus on racism, class, and the experiences of a Black middle schooler at a predominantly white school fits into this ongoing debate. Like the banned books in Virginia, New Kid challenges students to think critically about race, privilege, and social justice. While some see these books as essential tools for promoting empathy and understanding, others view them as promoting divisive ideas. The increasing number of book bans in Virginia reflects the larger struggle over educational content, and whether schools should foster open discussions about complex social issues or limit them to avoid controversy.
I watched a news clip about LGBTQ+ /involving "inappropriate" terms in books being banned in public school libraries. An author named Leah Johnson was inspired by this and opened her own book store called, "Loud Mouth Books." Her book was on a list that was under investigation by the Oklahoma attorney general, stating it contained "obscene material." There was nothing in the book that incorporated obscenity besides the word "trans." It also showed different librarians stating that they have a diverse selection of books because we as people have different opinions and feelings. I personally do not believe it's right to ban books because some people connect with themselves through reading and relating to literature. In the video, a transgender adolescent was interviewed and explained that it felt nice to read something and connect to a story that is similar to their own, and that some people find their identities through those books and banning them is not okay.
Book banning have become a huge movement for parents. Book banning stems from parents worried that the school is pushing narratives and view of other families and children on their child. Most books that are banned are cultural and lgbtqia+. These books are important to keep in school because we should be teaching that everyone is not the same but they should be treated with kindness and love. Not having books that representative of the world children live doesn’t give them the opportunity to become better people. As they get older, parents also don’t want their reading books that are more complex and have deeper conversations. These books give student the ability to understand how complex life is. I am mostly definitely going to giving my future students and kids the resources that they need to become better people. These books are not causing any hurt. It’s just that parents don’t want to have these conversations with their children but except teachers to teach them everything even life skills.
In the article "What You Need to Know About the Book Bans Sweeping the U.S." by Teachers College, Columbia University, the authors write about the increase in book banning attempts. They find that the books being targeted are educational and about people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. They mention how it's been proven that books with representation of diverse communities help students feel seen, represented, and uplifted. However, the books taught are representative of diversity and inclusion. I think the attempt to ban books has gotten dangerous. Specifically, Ron DeSantis' war on "woke", he bans AP African American Courses from being implemented into high schools in Florida. Although this isn't technically a banned book, I think it's him indirectly banning multiple books and educational resources. If he continues banning things that will benefit students, the education system is in danger (more so than it already is).
Book banning within the US has been a huge topic the past few months and I think it is something that is a huge issue and interference with children’s education. Banning books that represent underrepresented groups is harmful to not only the children within that group but to other children in the long term as they may develop misconceptions about people that may be different to themselves. I think that overall banning books to fit within a political agenda is harmful to the population as a whole due to the fact of the separation of things like church and state as well as the ability for people to navigate and create their own ideas and assumptions about things becomes limited and obstructed by the government which in my opinion is not how a democratic government is supposed to operate.
Recent reports indicate a significant rise in book bans across the United States, with over 10,000 instances recorded during the 2023-2024 school year, a threefold increase from the previous year. Notably, Jerry Craft's "New Kid" has faced challenges, including a temporary ban in Texas schools due to unfounded claims of promoting critical race theory. This trend underscores a broader movement targeting literature that addresses race, gender, and sexuality, raising concerns about the impact on students' access to diverse perspectives.
Aliyah Ibrahim: Books that discuss racism, LGBTQ+ problems, and other cultures have recently been banned from schools on the grounds that they are "inappropriate." This occurred with Jerry Craft's New Kid, which discusses recognizing people and preconceptions. It calls into question who gets to decide what is appropriate to read and why we should have the freedom to make our own decisions.
I couldn't find any news about book banning. I know the book New Kid that we just read was banned in Texas. They did not want kids learning about critical race theory. I think critical race theory is not something that should make a book banned. If parents don't want their kids learning about critical race theory through that book then they shouldn't give them the book. I think kids need to learn about critical race theory. Students who were never introduced to racism need to learn about it.
EN America recorded nearly 10,000 instances of book bans from July 2021 to the end of the 2023 school year. 37% of the banned books had characters of color or themes of race and racism. 36% had LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Florida and Texas lead the country in number of bans, but the crisis has spread to 41 states and 247 public school districts.
They basically banned most books with anything that could be slightly sensitive or contain anything related to LGBTQ+ or people of color. It is really sad that there are pages of banned books.
From what I’ve seen about book banning recently is most books that are being banned have similar things in common. Many of the banned books are perceived as "sexual" or "inappropriate". The books include works by authors of color and women, as well as classic novels and more recent teen reads. “New Kid,” which was written by a black author, follows a black boy through his time at a predominantly white school, and many people took the book as a way of promoting “divisive concepts.” But instead I think the book actually helps people understand or get a better idea of what kids like Jordan go through in those situations, how things can be changed so students don’t feel that way.
I found an article stating that in the school year of 2022-2023, around 1,477 books were to be banned. Most book bans are in Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah, and South Carolina. In three districts, they got over 600 books banned, where it's usually only 1-19 books prohibited. Book banning is unnecessary in most cases. So many people nowadays are offended or scared of books that relate to or inform people on issues and topics of the present. In 2023, 4,240 LGBTQ+ books were banned from schools and libraries. This was 65% higher than book bans in 2022.
I think that there are good types of bans and bad types. An example of a good ban is for classrooms. Some books are just to controversial for classrooms. These books can be read outside of school but they should of be part of the curilculm. My mom is a teacher and has a full book shelf and there are plenty of books that are able to tackle hard topics in a way that students scan read them in class. Books should be able to cover issues such as sexism,racism and homophobia in the classroom in a educational way. There are plenty of books that are banned ins schools that probably should be fine. I don't read that often so I don't have a lot of intel on books or examples that i can back up since I have not actually read them, However just knowing how the school boards treat certain groups of people I'm sure there are books banned for stupid reasons in schools in different areas.
I noticed I did not really talk about bad bans and that is when a book is forbidden to be read of have in a country. I think that's stupid because people should still be able to read what they want. They do this with songs a lot in other countries as well.
In the 2023–2024 school year, the U.S. saw over 10,000 book bans in schools, with Florida and Iowa among the leading states. Many banned books focus on topics like racism, LGBTQ+ identities, or sexual violence. For example, a Texas district banned Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation and stories with transgender or nonbinary characters. Critics say these bans erase important perspectives and harm students' education, while groups like PEN America and students nationwide are fighting back through protests and advocacy for the right to read.
Book banning has become a growing issue, especially with books like New Kid by Jerry Craft, which tackles race and identity. Some people argue these books are too controversial for kids, while others believe they help children understand important topics. The rise in book bans, especially around race and social issues, shows a divide in how we think education should address these topics. In the end, banning books takes away opportunities for young readers to explore different ideas and learn about the world around them. - Joey
Florida recently led the nation in book bans, with over 4,500 removals during the 2023-2024 school year. These bans often target books on race, LGBTQ+ topics, and identity, including works like The Bluest Eye. Legislation like House Bill 1069 has heightened censorship by enabling the immediate removal of challenged books. This trend reflects ongoing debates about free expression and diversity in education, connecting to themes in New Kid, which also tackles inclusion and representation (Francis)
Book banning has been a hot topic lately, especially regarding books that tackle race, gender, and identity. One example is Jerry Craft's graphic novel New Kid, which was temporarily banned in schools in Texas and Pennsylvania. Some parents said it promoted critical race theory, even though it’s really just about a kid adjusting to a new school. This got me thinking about how banning books limits the stories we can hear. Why are stories about diverse experiences labeled as "controversial"? I really believe that students should have access to different perspectives because that’s how we learn about the world and each other.
Book banning in the U.S. has become a major issue in recent months, and I believe it significantly interferes with children's education. When books that represent underrepresented groups are banned, it harms not only the children in those groups but also other children in the long run. It can lead to misconceptions about people who are different from themselves. Banning books to fit a political agenda is harmful to society as a whole, as it goes against the principles of separation between church and state. It also limits people's ability to form their own ideas and opinions, which, in my view, goes against the fundamental values of a democratic government.
I read a report about how book ban attempts reached historic high last year. They found that nearly half of the book titles targeted for censorship dealt with the voices and lived experience of the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Over 4,240 individual book titles were removed from schools and public libraries. I don't think they should get ban and that banning these books for these reasons are truly unfair. In this generation a lot of people needs or may look up to these books.
I couldn't find any news about book banning/censorship, however, I believe books are crucial for a well grounded education, but there are other individuals who oppose/disagree with this since a majority of students prefer to read books online. It all depends on the individual when it comes to the usage of a physical book compared to an online version. A great example of this is the closure of Virginia Book Company. It was shocking to see that the book store shutdown the selling of books because a majority of college students prefer to read and purchase their books online. I was bummed to see the bookstore stop selling physical books since I like to have the actual readings in hand.
ReplyDeleteBanned books have recently been the subject of much discussion. I discovered an article from USA Today Network-Florida. This includes hundreds of books being pulled from Florida schools, according to a DOE release. The Florida DOE recently issued a list of about 700 books that have been removed from Florida's public schools; yet, the administration insists that no books have been banned in Florida schools. There is much debate about whether or not books should be prohibited, as well as what is and is not acceptable for children. Personally, as I was reading the book lists, I found it interesting to see books that I had to read, as I'm sure many others did. I believe that some of these novels are inappropriate for younger children, but as children get older, I think it is necessary to read some of these books, and they should not be banned.
ReplyDeleteThe article “The Woman Whose Crusade Gave Today’s Book-Banning Moms a Blueprint” from TIME discusses the Texas woman who first argued for book banning. Her name was Norma Gabler and she and her husband were both against the secular shift of school textbooks, pointing out the statement of “one nation under God” that was missing from her son’s textbook’s rendition of the Gettysburg Address. What stemmed from her first complaint turned into a sort of movement that took over the country and influenced other American women to have debates regarding what should and should not be in educational textbooks. Such debates brought up terms including “anti-American” and “anti-God” with responses of “secular humanism” coming from the other side. The article continues to mention “other right-wing Christian women” who tried to push their personal views and beliefs onto not only education but movies and books as well. Some even went so far as to create organizations and campaigns with main objectives of “protecting conservative Christian values.” Although this article highlights dates as early as the 1960s, I had always thought the wave of book-banning was a more recent one. This article provides important insight on the way book-banning has changed over time, focusing on the inclusion of conservative views at the beginning and transitioning to the present with the exclusion of views of “others.” It is not likely that book-banning and censorship will disappear anytime soon, and it is disappointing that communities are being targeted as well.
ReplyDeleteI found an article by PEN America that gives info about book bans and even how to combat book bannings. In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 10,000 books got banned. They also mention that book bans are on the rise. Books are being banned because of their authors, like authors of color or LGBTQ+ authors, and because of the content of the book. Books about racism, sexuality, gender, or even history are being banned. I think banning books solely because the author is a women or a person of color is completely ludicrous. I can't find a way for it to be justified. Banning content in history books also is crazy to me. Blocking out parts of history can be detrimental because then people aren't getting the full story they need.
ReplyDeleteThe article I found is titled "School Book Bans Triple in 2023-24" and it was published by K-12 DIVE. This article states that in the 2023-2024 school year book bans reached a record high of 10,046 banned books compared to the 3,362 books banned the previous year. This push comes amid the election of Donald Trump, who has advocated against "inappropriate" content in schools. This relates to the New Kid situation as Trump has called for cutting the funding of schools found promoting "critical race theory". Florida has lead the charge for many of these book bans, even passing "anti-critical race theory" laws. I believe that these book bans and laws will only set our society backwards. If we don't understand the history of racism and how it has affected and still affects basically every aspect of society than these issues will be undermined and given excuses.
ReplyDeleteIn Virginia, book banning has become increasingly controversial, especially around books that address race, gender, and LGBTQ+ issues. Titles like Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison, and All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson have faced significant challenges. Critics argue these books contain content that is inappropriate for young readers, citing their discussions of identity, race, and sexuality as "too mature." This trend is part of a larger push to restrict what can be taught in schools, particularly when it comes to topics that some parents and officials feel are controversial or uncomfortable. Though New Kid by Jerry Craft has not received as drastic criticism, its focus on racism, class, and the experiences of a Black middle schooler at a predominantly white school fits into this ongoing debate. Like the banned books in Virginia, New Kid challenges students to think critically about race, privilege, and social justice. While some see these books as essential tools for promoting empathy and understanding, others view them as promoting divisive ideas. The increasing number of book bans in Virginia reflects the larger struggle over educational content, and whether schools should foster open discussions about complex social issues or limit them to avoid controversy.
ReplyDeleteI watched a news clip about LGBTQ+ /involving "inappropriate" terms in books being banned in public school libraries. An author named Leah Johnson was inspired by this and opened her own book store called, "Loud Mouth Books." Her book was on a list that was under investigation by the Oklahoma attorney general, stating it contained "obscene material." There was nothing in the book that incorporated obscenity besides the word "trans." It also showed different librarians stating that they have a diverse selection of books because we as people have different opinions and feelings. I personally do not believe it's right to ban books because some people connect with themselves through reading and relating to literature. In the video, a transgender adolescent was interviewed and explained that it felt nice to read something and connect to a story that is similar to their own, and that some people find their identities through those books and banning them is not okay.
ReplyDelete"Loud mouth books" was a store that contained most of the books that are banned.
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DeleteBook banning have become a huge movement for parents. Book banning stems from parents worried that the school is pushing narratives and view of other families and children on their child. Most books that are banned are cultural and lgbtqia+. These books are important to keep in school because we should be teaching that everyone is not the same but they should be treated with kindness and love. Not having books that representative of the world children live doesn’t give them the opportunity to become better people. As they get older, parents also don’t want their reading books that are more complex and have deeper conversations. These books give student the ability to understand how complex life is. I am mostly definitely going to giving my future students and kids the resources that they need to become better people. These books are not causing any hurt. It’s just that parents don’t want to have these conversations with their children but except teachers to teach them everything even life skills.
ReplyDeleteIn the article "What You Need to Know About the Book Bans Sweeping the U.S." by Teachers College, Columbia University, the authors write about the increase in book banning attempts. They find that the books being targeted are educational and about people of color and the LGBTQ+ community. They mention how it's been proven that books with representation of diverse communities help students feel seen, represented, and uplifted. However, the books taught are representative of diversity and inclusion. I think the attempt to ban books has gotten dangerous. Specifically, Ron DeSantis' war on "woke", he bans AP African American Courses from being implemented into high schools in Florida. Although this isn't technically a banned book, I think it's him indirectly banning multiple books and educational resources. If he continues banning things that will benefit students, the education system is in danger (more so than it already is).
ReplyDeleteBook banning within the US has been a huge topic the past few months and I think it is something that is a huge issue and interference with children’s education. Banning books that represent underrepresented groups is harmful to not only the children within that group but to other children in the long term as they may develop misconceptions about people that may be different to themselves. I think that overall banning books to fit within a political agenda is harmful to the population as a whole due to the fact of the separation of things like church and state as well as the ability for people to navigate and create their own ideas and assumptions about things becomes limited and obstructed by the government which in my opinion is not how a democratic government is supposed to operate.
ReplyDeleteRecent reports indicate a significant rise in book bans across the United States, with over 10,000 instances recorded during the 2023-2024 school year, a threefold increase from the previous year. Notably, Jerry Craft's "New Kid" has faced challenges, including a temporary ban in Texas schools due to unfounded claims of promoting critical race theory. This trend underscores a broader movement targeting literature that addresses race, gender, and sexuality, raising concerns about the impact on students' access to diverse perspectives.
ReplyDeleteAliyah Ibrahim: Books that discuss racism, LGBTQ+ problems, and other cultures have recently been banned from schools on the grounds that they are "inappropriate." This occurred with Jerry Craft's New Kid, which discusses recognizing people and preconceptions. It calls into question who gets to decide what is appropriate to read and why we should have the freedom to make our own decisions.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find any news about book banning. I know the book New Kid that we just read was banned in Texas. They did not want kids learning about critical race theory. I think critical race theory is not something that should make a book banned. If parents don't want their kids learning about critical race theory through that book then they shouldn't give them the book. I think kids need to learn about critical race theory. Students who were never introduced to racism need to learn about it.
ReplyDeletefrom PEN America
ReplyDeleteEN America recorded nearly 10,000 instances of book bans from July 2021 to the end of the 2023 school year.
37% of the banned books had characters of color or themes of race and racism. 36% had LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Florida and Texas lead the country in number of bans, but the crisis has spread to 41 states and 247 public school districts.
They basically banned most books with anything that could be slightly sensitive or contain anything related to LGBTQ+ or people of color. It is really sad that there are pages of banned books.
From what I’ve seen about book banning recently is most books that are being banned have similar things in common. Many of the banned books are perceived as "sexual" or "inappropriate". The books include works by authors of color and women, as well as classic novels and more recent teen reads. “New Kid,” which was written by a black author, follows a black boy through his time at a predominantly white school, and many people took the book as a way of promoting “divisive concepts.” But instead I think the book actually helps people understand or get a better idea of what kids like Jordan go through in those situations, how things can be changed so students don’t feel that way.
ReplyDeleteI found an article stating that in the school year of 2022-2023, around 1,477 books were to be banned. Most book bans are in Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah, and South Carolina. In three districts, they got over 600 books banned, where it's usually only 1-19 books prohibited. Book banning is unnecessary in most cases. So many people nowadays are offended or scared of books that relate to or inform people on issues and topics of the present. In 2023, 4,240 LGBTQ+ books were banned from schools and libraries. This was 65% higher than book bans in 2022.
ReplyDeleteI think that there are good types of bans and bad types. An example of a good ban is for classrooms. Some books are just to controversial for classrooms. These books can be read outside of school but they should of be part of the curilculm. My mom is a teacher and has a full book shelf and there are plenty of books that are able to tackle hard topics in a way that students scan read them in class. Books should be able to cover issues such as sexism,racism and homophobia in the classroom in a educational way. There are plenty of books that are banned ins schools that probably should be fine. I don't read that often so I don't have a lot of intel on books or examples that i can back up since I have not actually read them, However just knowing how the school boards treat certain groups of people I'm sure there are books banned for stupid reasons in schools in different areas.
ReplyDeleteI noticed I did not really talk about bad bans and that is when a book is forbidden to be read of have in a country. I think that's stupid because people should still be able to read what they want. They do this with songs a lot in other countries as well.
DeleteIn the 2023–2024 school year, the U.S. saw over 10,000 book bans in schools, with Florida and Iowa among the leading states. Many banned books focus on topics like racism, LGBTQ+ identities, or sexual violence. For example, a Texas district banned Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation and stories with transgender or nonbinary characters. Critics say these bans erase important perspectives and harm students' education, while groups like PEN America and students nationwide are fighting back through protests and advocacy for the right to read.
ReplyDeleteBook banning has become a growing issue, especially with books like New Kid by Jerry Craft, which tackles race and identity. Some people argue these books are too controversial for kids, while others believe they help children understand important topics. The rise in book bans, especially around race and social issues, shows a divide in how we think education should address these topics. In the end, banning books takes away opportunities for young readers to explore different ideas and learn about the world around them. - Joey
ReplyDeleteFlorida recently led the nation in book bans, with over 4,500 removals during the 2023-2024 school year. These bans often target books on race, LGBTQ+ topics, and identity, including works like The Bluest Eye. Legislation like House Bill 1069 has heightened censorship by enabling the immediate removal of challenged books. This trend reflects ongoing debates about free expression and diversity in education, connecting to themes in New Kid, which also tackles inclusion and representation (Francis)
ReplyDeleteBook banning has been a hot topic lately, especially regarding books that tackle race, gender, and identity. One example is Jerry Craft's graphic novel New Kid, which was temporarily banned in schools in Texas and Pennsylvania. Some parents said it promoted critical race theory, even though it’s really just about a kid adjusting to a new school.
ReplyDeleteThis got me thinking about how banning books limits the stories we can hear. Why are stories about diverse experiences labeled as "controversial"? I really believe that students should have access to different perspectives because that’s how we learn about the world and each other.
Book banning in the U.S. has become a major issue in recent months, and I believe it significantly interferes with children's education. When books that represent underrepresented groups are banned, it harms not only the children in those groups but also other children in the long run. It can lead to misconceptions about people who are different from themselves. Banning books to fit a political agenda is harmful to society as a whole, as it goes against the principles of separation between church and state. It also limits people's ability to form their own ideas and opinions, which, in my view, goes against the fundamental values of a democratic government.
ReplyDeleteI read a report about how book ban attempts reached historic high last year. They found that nearly half of the book titles targeted for censorship dealt with the voices and lived experience of the LGBTQ+ community and people of color. Over 4,240 individual book titles were removed from schools and public libraries. I don't think they should get ban and that banning these books for these reasons are truly unfair. In this generation a lot of people needs or may look up to these books.
ReplyDelete