Banned Books Week: 25 titles you won't believe got banned
Where there are books, there seem to be people who want to ban them. Why? Sometimes it's because there's language they don't like, or ideas they're uncomfortable with. And sometimes... well, it's because people seem to be able to take offense at just about anything. Check out this list of 25 books that have been banned for all sorts of bizarre reasons.
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A Light in the Attic, Shel Silverstein
Why it was challenged: A parent was worried that this collection of poems "encourages children to break dishes so they won't have to dry them."
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arewedoneyet1 at 10:52 AM September 29, 2010
The Sun needs to print at least where these books are not allowed!! I am as I am sure others are very curious too.
EzraCloser at 1:24 AM September 28, 2010
When? Where? Sources? Come on, The Baltimore Sun!
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Some parents are stupid and should be banned from deciding if a book should be banned. By gosh dic=scipline your child to your necessary measurements if they break dishes. Don't cause a favorite childs book to be banned. Shame on the justice system too for allowing this banning.