Book bans don’t stop students at Ankeny High School

“Green Eggs and Ham,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “The Giving Tree,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” and “The Giver” are a few of the books most children read at some point during their childhood; however, they have one thing in common: they’re all on a banned book list.

Book bans have increased in recent years as concerns over age appropriateness, sexual content, and cultural sensitivity continue to shape decisions in schools and libraries. The trend has raised questions about how censorship may affect access to diverse perspectives.

Disadvantages of book bans…

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