Banned Books

“The Bible, encyclopedias, and dictionaries contain the same terms, should they be banned?” was stated on the Oprah Show of the “inappropriate” terms in some of the challenged books in schools. Books around the country (and world for that matter) have been challenged by many parents and in some instances banned from schools due to content the parents feel is inappropriate for their children. For example, several books have been banned on the basis that …

…Tom Sawyer teaches children valuable lessons, on top of the fact that it entertains them, and its historical display and superstitions are an excellent theme. The book does not present poor role models to youth. It is neither subversive or promotes Communism as argued by some parents around the world. This book is recommended the book to anyone either child or adult as it is one of Twain’s fine masterpieces and is very entertaining.