8 Top Books Banned in America

America is considered a fervent advocate of freedom of speech and expression. But there are some books which are still banned in America. Here is a list of a few. America is considered a fervent advocate of freedom of speech and expression. But there are some books which are still banned in America. Here is a list of a few.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie: This semi-autobiographical novel by a cartoonist has been banned several times for its profanity and references to sex. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie: This semi-autobiographical novel by a cartoonist has been banned several times for its profanity and references to sex.

The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed: The book which focuses on three teenage girls' perspective and their revenge for their classmates' rape was banned because of its portrayal of teenage rape and 'mayure' content. The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed: The book which focuses on three teenage girls' perspective and their revenge for their classmates' rape was banned because of its portrayal of teenage rape and 'mayure' content.

Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons: This popular graphic novel drew six more bans during the first half of 2022-2023 school year. Exploring the issues of power, morality and authority, this book was even taught in the classrooms for years! Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons: This popular graphic novel drew six more bans during the first half of 2022-2023 school year. Exploring the issues of power, morality and authority, this book was even taught in the classrooms for years!

Forever...by Judy Bloom: The book centres around a girl Catherine and her growing up in a world where she must tackle the issues of abortion, choice, birth control etc. The book has faced bans off and on for years. Forever...by Judy Bloom: The book centres around a girl Catherine and her growing up in a world where she must tackle the issues of abortion, choice, birth control etc. The book has faced bans off and on for years.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: Already a popular and awarded TV series, the book talks about a dystopian world where most women have become infertile. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: Already a popular and awarded TV series, the book talks about a dystopian world where most women have become infertile.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews: This irreverent book about dying is one of the most banned books in America right now. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews: This irreverent book about dying is one of the most banned books in America right now.

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: Despite being made into a film in 2018, this book about a young girl who lives in two starkly different worlds finds itself frequently banned in the US. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: Despite being made into a film in 2018, this book about a young girl who lives in two starkly different worlds finds itself frequently banned in the US.

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell: A moving story about two misfit teenagers set in 1986 was banned several times due to the topics of abuse and racism it handles. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell: A moving story about two misfit teenagers set in 1986 was banned several times due to the topics of abuse and racism it handles.