Banning books started in 1637, when America banned “New English Canaan” by Thomas Morton. Banning books allows schools to regulate the type of books students can read, and make sure the topic is culturally appropriate, contains positive content, and doesn’t offend any student that may read the book.
Banned Books Timeline
Emily Gandy, Staff Writer
March 7, 2025
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Emily Gandy, News Editor
“You could rattle the stars,” she whispered. “You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you the most.” -Throne of Glass
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