Banned Books?
Banned Books? A banned book is a book that is restricted from children under the age of eighteen. Many books are banned as a result of it being considered
"sexually explicit", "unsuited to any age group" or if the material contains
"offensive language". Many books are being banned from children all over the world by public libraries, schools, parents, or even government. No one should have the right to restrict anyone from reading anything except for parents who should only be able to ban their own children from reading a book. "Censorship by librarians of constitutionally protected speech, whether for protection or for any other reason, violates the first amendment." - www.Ala.org I have read Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is often banned or challenged because of its rape scenes and the depressing and emothional feelings expressed throughout the book. On macbookkids.com it states "Andersons book sends a critical message not only to teenagers, but to adults as well. If you are or have been a victim of sexual assault, speak up, you dont have to go through this on your own." In My opinion, Speak should not be banned. Too many young girls face the same situation Malinda Sordino found herself in. They need to know that by speaking up they are "no longer victims but are survivors" of rape or sexual assault. Silence wont do any good, and people need to know that. Speak has an important message that needs to be heard. So why ban it?
Danielle J Class 8-11
"sexually explicit", "unsuited to any age group" or if the material contains
"offensive language". Many books are being banned from children all over the world by public libraries, schools, parents, or even government. No one should have the right to restrict anyone from reading anything except for parents who should only be able to ban their own children from reading a book. "Censorship by librarians of constitutionally protected speech, whether for protection or for any other reason, violates the first amendment." - www.Ala.org I have read Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. It is often banned or challenged because of its rape scenes and the depressing and emothional feelings expressed throughout the book. On macbookkids.com it states "Andersons book sends a critical message not only to teenagers, but to adults as well. If you are or have been a victim of sexual assault, speak up, you dont have to go through this on your own." In My opinion, Speak should not be banned. Too many young girls face the same situation Malinda Sordino found herself in. They need to know that by speaking up they are "no longer victims but are survivors" of rape or sexual assault. Silence wont do any good, and people need to know that. Speak has an important message that needs to be heard. So why ban it?
Danielle J Class 8-11