Following the backlash, Dahl’s publisher announced it would release a “classic collection” of unaltered versions of the books in question. In February, revisions in some Roald Dahl books sparked controversy, as phrases such as ‘fat’ and ‘crazy’ were removed because some of the language was offensive and lacked inclusivity. PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters,” read the report by PEN America, an organization that advocates for freedom of expression. The books showed nothing other than the more. “The 2022-23 school year has been marked to date by an escalation of book bans and censorship in classrooms and school libraries across the United States. Vickie During that time period in the US, public schools used Dick and Jane readers to teach all 1st and 2nd graders.
Other renowned titles on the list include Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye,” which is also among the most challenged books in Canada, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale: The Graphic Novel.” We all find comfort in literature that reflects our experiences,” Kaur said in a social media post. “I remember sitting in my school library in high school, turning to books about sexual assault because I didn’t have anyone else to turn to. Beloved, Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1987 novel, is also on the 20 lists. While some parents believe certain books deal with subjects that are not suitable for high schoolers, educators say they are vital to making schools more inclusive. The Bluest Eye has appeared several times, in 2006, 2013, 2014, and 2020. The report shines a light on the debate around the book-banning movement in American schools, which saw a resurgence in recent years and hit record highs in 2022.
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