The Color Purple by Alice Walker The Color Purple by Alice Walker has been one of the most frequently challenged and banned books since its publication in 1982. Many schools and libraries in the United States have removed it from their shelves, mainly because of its explicit content, including depictions of sexual abuse, violence, and … Read more

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck When The Grapes of Wrath was published in 1939, it didn’t just make waves—it caused a storm. Many schools, libraries, and even entire counties banned the book. The reasons? Harsh language, scenes with sexual undertones, and what critics saw as a harsh, almost un-American attack on capitalism and … Read more

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is one of the most famous dystopian novels ever written, yet it has frequently faced bans and challenges since its publication in 1953. Ironically, a book that fiercely critiques censorship and the suppression of knowledge has itself been censored. The novel has been banned and restricted in schools and libraries … Read more

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is widely regarded as one of the most important novels in American literature, yet it has also faced repeated challenges and bans since its publication in 1960. Set in the Deep South during the 1930s, the novel deals with profound themes such as racial injustice, moral growth, and … Read more

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is one of the most famous and most frequently banned books in modern literature. Published in 1951, this novel has sparked intense debate and controversy due to its language, themes, and its portrayal of adolescent rebellion. Despite being widely read and praised, it has faced censorship in … Read more