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The Pros And Cons Of Banned Books

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“From 2000–2009, the biggest reasons books were banned was because they were “sexually explicit” and had “offensive language.”("Infographics | Banned & Challenged Books") When a book is banned it has been withhold or censored from the public by an authority being either the government, the library, or a school system. A banned book will be removed from a library or school system. Most of these book bans are most likely to be challenged because of concerns from parents. Certain books depict ideas or messages that go against socially acceptable norms or the topics may not be age-appropriate for the intended audience. However, no one person or group should decide what should or should not be read. Certain books should not be banned from schools and libraries …show more content…

Former president of the American Association of School Librarians, Sharon Coatney, addressed that “Even small children can learn to evaluate materials and decide what is best for them to read or not. This is where teachers, librarians and parents have the very real responsibility to expose kids to only the very best in literature and the most fair and unbiased nonfiction materials.” People of all ages including small children should be taught how to judge literature and figure out if it’s right for them. It is important that people expose themselves to different types of literature and judge it accordingly. Coatney also called out that “The exercise of the right to know must be tempered by a child's need for physical and emotional well-being.” Everyone should have an open mind when approaching something new. Also, when allowing a child to approach a certain topic one should make sure that they are mature enough for it. Some people are used to a certain idea or messages, however, others may not perceive the topic the same

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