Forbidden Library offers a complete alphabetical list and details are excerpts taken from the Banned Books Resource Guide by the American Library Association, and the Ready Reference Censorship book. This site features books some people consider “dangerous.” Learn what people find offensive about:
- Fahrenheit 451 – expurgated copies used in class…a book on censorship got censored!
- James and the Giant Peach – promotes drugs and disobedience!
- Where’s Waldo – nudity!
- 1984 – “pro-communist”!
- The Lorax – criminalizes the logging industry!
- Zen Buddhism: Selected Writings – portrays Buddhism as appealing!
- Slaughterhouse Five – foul language, “magic fingers,” and mentions an almighty clothing fastener!
I think that there might be something wrong with the link. I does not go to an actual website.
Hi Joanna…you’re right, it appears that Forbidden Library no longer exists. I’ve updated the post to include a link directly to ALA’s Banned Book resources. Thanks for helping to keep our blog up-to-date!