Some of these books were foundational in inspiring other writers to share their stories.
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Books are essential.
Ironically, the power of books is affirmed by the recent efforts to suppress them.
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Some recurring themes show up on the banned books list.
For example, books aboutLGBTQIA+andBIPOC individualsmade up 47% of those targeted in censorship attempts, the ALA reports.
Yet, this position would be as moralistic as wanting to banLolita.
Macmillan Publishers
The sweet story and glorious watercolor illustrations give children a first glimpse of true love.
This white-supremacist group argued that the book would condition preschoolers to cross the color line.
This gripping book positions you in a future of censorship and government control that feels all too possible.
Simon & Schuster
August Thompson, author ofAnyones Ghost
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House
Amazon
Amazon
The Christian Science Monitor
Amazon
Juniper Books
