Title: What Makes a Banned Book? | Education.com
Headings: What Makes a Banned Book?
What Makes a Banned Book?
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Content: Deborah Davis, author of many teen novels including, Not Like You, objects to the practice of banning books: “ Perhaps people who object to teens reading thoughtfully-written books dealing with sexual or racial issues are ashamed that they haven’t been responsible or mature enough to teach their children or students about these subjects themselves.” Says Davis, “Would they prefer we stick our heads in the sand and abdicate our responsibility to help young adults learn for themselves what they truly think and feel about those issues?” As parents, it’s up to you to decide how you want your children to learn about certain tough topics. But take a second to think back. When you were young, did you learn everything from your parents or had you possibly picked up a book or two? November 30, 2007
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