LibGuides: Banned Books: Commonly Banned Books (2024)

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LibGuides: Banned Books: Commonly Banned Books (2024)

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What is the #1 most banned book of all time? ›

What Is the Most Banned Book in America? For all time, the most frequently banned book is 1984 by George Orwell. (How very Orwellian!) The most banned and challenged book for 2020 was George by Alex Gino.

What type of books are most commonly banned? ›

Violence or Negativity: Books with content that include violence are often banned or censored. Some books have also been deemed too negative or depressing and have been banned or censored as well. Presence of Witchcraft: Books that include magic or witchcraft themes.

Why is Charlotte's Web banned? ›

Some school districts aimed to ban the book from schools because they believed the book has unsuitable topics for children to read about. One major complaints was that the story portrayed talking animals that can communicate and act just like humans.

What are the most common themes of banned books? ›

While books have stood in the crossfire of political battles throughout history, today's most banned books address issues related to race, gender identity and sexuality — major flashpoints in the ongoing American culture war.

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