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BANNED!

Join me as I tell you the reasons for past book bans, give examples of censorship occurring right now, and explain why attempts to limit access to information need to be stopped. A democracy cannot survive without the freedom to read. I don't plan on giving up the democracy I love without a fight.

Watch the trailer for my new video series, The History of Banned Books: Books They Don’t Want Us To Read

People have tried to ban my books because I speak out against book bans on social media. So why do this video series when it might create a backlash against me? Well, I'll tell you…

Why would anyone want to ban the dictionary? Let us count the ways.

How did Bill Martin, Jr.'s beloved picture book get banned? You might not believe the reason.

Anne Frank's Diary of A Young Girl is a powerful documentation of our history. Hear why some people don't want that history to be read.

Judy Blume's books are classics. Her books, like the unforgettable Are you there God? It's me, Margaret are also banned.

Are you are hunting for the reason why the wandering Waldo got banned? Follow along and I will tell you what happened.

Galileo was a scientist. His genius earned him a place in history and on the banned list of his time.

Red hair and freckles make you different. And, as Julianne Moore will tell you, they can also get you banned.

This Is Your Time is Ruby Bridge's autobiographical account of being the first black child to go to an all white school in New Orleans. Unfortunately, this book has been banned by a lot of school districts. This video will tell you some of the reasons why.

You might find it hard to believe that a real-life story about two penguins and an adopted egg is one of the most banned picture books in the country. Unfortunately, it's true! Here's why.

Many countries including the US have found Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin and friends controversial. The reasons are-well-fascinating.

 

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