Banned Books That Should Be On Every Reader’s List

Banned books have been removed from shelves due to various reasons, including vulgarity, political viewpoints, and LGBT overtones. These books are still being challenged today, but they are valuable resources for learning and growth. Here are the top banned books one should read.

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The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

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The Giver by Lois Lowry

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thoma

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Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

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The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Wall

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Looking for Alaska by John Green

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The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton

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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

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Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

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