Political Dissent and Anti Authoritarian Themes in Literature Literature has often been the voice of resistance. When governments demand silence, writers respond with stories. Political dissent in books means questioning power, exposing lies, and defending freedom of thought. Anti authoritarian literature shows how absolute control damages truth, identity, and humanity. Because these ideas threaten authority, … Read more
Classic Banned Books on Social Criticism and Racial Injustice Literature has always reflected society. Some writers chose comfort and silence, while others chose truth. Many classic books openly criticized racism, slavery, segregation, colonialism, and social inequality. Because of this honesty, these books were banned, challenged, or removed from schools and libraries. The bans were … Read more
25 Children’s Books You Won’t Believe Were Banned Books open doors to imagination, kindness, and curiosity. We read them to children to help them dream, to laugh, and to understand the world. Yet, surprisingly, even some of the most beloved picture books have faced bans and challenges. For instance, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has … Read more
10 Banned Books Everyone Should Read at Least Once Books have always challenged silence. They question comfort, confront injustice, and remind us who we are when the world grows quiet. Many of the books most often banned are the ones that reveal difficult truths — about race, love, power, or freedom.Yet these are the very … Read more
Which U.S. States Lead in School Book Bans in 2025? In the 2024–2025 school year, three U.S. states stand out for the highest numbers of documented school book bans: Florida, Texas, and Tennessee. Together, they account for a large share of the national total. This article looks at how many bans occurred, how new state … Read more
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie About the Author Sherman Alexie is a Native American writer whose works often explore identity, culture, hardship, and humor. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is semi-autobiographical, giving readers insight into reservation life and the struggles faced by young people caught … 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
5 Banned Classics That Challenge, Confront, and Endure Books have power. They can comfort us. They can inspire us. And sometimes they shake us to the core. The best books do more than entertain. They make us think. They make us uncomfortable in ways that help us grow. Banned books often do exactly this. They … Read more
10 Banned Literary Classics You Might Not Know Books have always had the power to disturb, inspire, and question the values of their age, which is why many have been banned or censored. While well known cases such as Ulysses or Lady Chatterley’s Lover often take the spotlight, there are many other classics that faced … Read more