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Five frequently banned books that everyone should read

Five frequently banned books that everyone should read

by Sophie Olejnik | May 27, 2023 | Society

From reasons ranging from vulgarity to LGBTQ+ overtones, the books on this list have, at some point in time, been purged from the shelves of schools, libraries and shops. In fact, in America, these books are still being challenged today, with a flurry of book bans...
CENSORED: The sinister truth behind America’s book-banning boom

CENSORED: The sinister truth behind America’s book-banning boom

by Sophie Olejnik | May 22, 2023 | longer reads, Society

Quiz time! What do the Harry Potter series, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Catcher in the Rye all have in common?  Got your guesses in? Well, from reasons ranging from witchcraft to racism, these books all appear on the Popular Banned Books list in the United States. ...

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