The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky About the Author Stephen Chbosky is best known for this novel, his debut, which came out in 1999. The story struck a chord because it tells truths many teenagers feel but don’t always see reflected in books: growing up, loss, trauma, friendship, self-discovery. Story … Read more
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood About the Author Margaret Atwood, born in 1939 in Canada, is a powerful literary voice whose stories often explore power, oppression, and what it means to resist. Over her long career, she has written poetry, fiction, and essays. Some of her most acclaimed works include The Handmaid’s Tale, … Read more
What Books Are Banned in 2025? Book banning has become one of the most debated issues in 2025. Across the United States, thousands of titles have been pulled from classrooms and libraries. According to PEN America, between July 2024 and June 2025 there were 6,870 cases of book bans in schools. These bans happened in … Read more
10 Banned Classics You Need to Read During Banned Books Week 2025 Books are more than stories. They are voices, memories, and struggles from across time. Yet not all books were welcomed when they first appeared. Many classics faced bans and censorship. Some were accused of being immoral. Others were judged too political or too … Read more