📚 Five of the Most Commonly Banned Fiction Books

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Book Author Why It’s Often Banned / Challenged

1984 George Orwell. Its dystopian critique of totalitarianism, political oppression, and anti-government themes have led many governments — as well as local school boards — to ban or challenge it. Community Library+2GFCMSU Research+2

Brave New World Aldous Huxley Its sexual content, themes considered “immoral,” as well as its questioning of religion and traditional family values, have caused it to be banned or removed in several countries or school districts. GFCMSU Research+2LibGuides+2

The Catcher in the Rye J. D. Salinger Frequently challenged (especially in the U.S.) for profanity, sexual content, and its themes of teenage angst and rebellion. Wikipedia+2Syracuse University Research Guides+2

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain Long censored for perceived racial insensitivity (especially due to historically offensive language), as well as content deemed inappropriate for certain readers. Butler University Library Guides+2Community Library+2

To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee Its frank depiction of racism, injustice, and use of offensive language has led to repeated challenges and bans—especially in school curricula.

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