8 Books That Should Not Have Been Banned

Books spark conversations and challenge norms. Banning them silences voices, ideas, and perspectives. These are some books that are banned or once banned in different parts of world.

Harper Lee’s masterpiece addresses racial inequality. Banning it deprives readers of critical lessons about empathy and justice. 

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 

Orwell’s dystopian warning about censorship ironically faced censorship. It’s a must-read to understand power and truth.

1984 by George Orwell 

This memoir empowers LGBTQ+ voices. Banning it silences crucial discussions about identity, acceptance, and love. 

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe 

Atwood’s chilling story exposes patriarchy’s dangers. Banning it hinders dialogues on women’s rights. 

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 

This coming-of-age novel teaches self-love and healing. Its ban erases vital conversations about mental health and sexuality.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 

Banning this graphic novel about the Holocaust erases historical truths that must never be forgotten or repeated. 

Maus by Art Spiegelman 

Hosseini’s tale highlights courage and redemption. Banning it denies readers empathy for global struggles. 

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini 

Morrison’s bold exploration of race and beauty standards deserves study, not suppression, for societal awareness.

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison