This Book Is Banned

This Book is Banned is dedicated to advancing literacy and free expression by celebrating books that have been banned. As Isaac Asimov pointed out,"any book worth banning is a book worth reading." If a book has been If a book has been banished from a school curriculum, access has been restricted in a library, or it’s been targeted in a bookstore, we’re going to bring it out of the shadows and give it the in-depth reading you've been denied, the thoughtful reading you have a right to. And we invite you to visit. Books can shed light on complex issues like poverty, domestic violence, and racism. They open the door to constructive discussions about these concerns. But if you’ve only been taught to read for plot and comprehension, you miss half of what a book has to offer, including references to the history, folklore, and contributions of cultures other than your own. This Book is Banned provides a wide range of resources for readers and advocates of banned books. These include fundamentals on how to read for more than plot, lists of banned books, in-depth readings of books that have been challenged or banned, as well as discussion guides for these books. A book can be a treasure trove of information. But without the proper tools, you’ll only walk away with half of its riches. This Book is Banned provides the context and tools you need to gain a deeper understanding of the books you read, so a more profound meaning will reveal itself to you.