I have written before about banned books.
In this video, a contemporary author discusses the experience of having his novel banned for containing apparently mature content:
His closer — about deferring to librarians to make such judgments – differs from the more common narrative that rejects such curation entirely.
Author: Milan
In the spring of 2005, I graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in International Relations and a general focus in the area of environmental politics. In the fall of 2005, I began reading for an M.Phil in IR at Wadham College, Oxford.
Outside school, I am very interested in photography, writing, and the outdoors. I am writing this blog to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, provide a more personal view of graduate student life in Oxford, and pass on some lessons I've learned here.
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I think that many librarians do not read most of the books in their library and go by reviews when they order them. Many high school teachers also do not. Even books like the Canada Reads winner “Orenda” by Joseph Boyden could be found terribly offensive by parents and readers alike. The way I see it, if a topic or a description is offensive to you, skip it or choose another book. Or you may learn something new and think about it. Books always give you the choice of passing them on or giving them a pass. Saying that something is offensive probably makes the book more appealing and so it may be good for the author.