banned books

An illustration of Ray Bradbury's novel 'Fahrenheit 451' with flames burning the bottom cover.

Why Everyone Needs To Read ‘Fahrenheit 451’ Right Now

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

Ray Bradbury’s dystopian future may be closer than you think.…

April 5, 2023

‘Lolita’: One of Fiction’s Most Controversial Stories

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The Russian novel continues to be a divisive staple of our pop culture.…

December 8, 2022

In an illustration about book bans, a schoolhouse is surrounded by books with controversial symbols

The Rise of Book Bans and the Fall of Uncensored Education

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

As schools and governments continue to limit what texts students can read, the dystopian worlds of 'Fahrenheit 451' and '1984' may be closer than we think.…

October 12, 2022

An illustration for an article about book bans.

Book Bans Are Hurting America

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The U.S. is supposedly built on a platform of free speech, but some Americans want to promote censorship.…

July 4, 2022

a girl is reading with a stack of books behind her; there is a banned books symbol behind her

5 Banned Books in Texas That Are Must-Reads

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The state takes 'Come and Take It' to another level. Over 900 books have been placed on its banned books list by Texas politicians Gov. Greg Abbott and Rep. Matt Krause, and reviews are mixed.…

February 16, 2022

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week Asks You To Discover Your Right to Read

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

This special time highlights the power of language to challenge our social, political and cultural assumptions.…

October 17, 2020

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