Find something recent from the news about book banning/censorship. You can relate it to the New Kid situation or feel free to write about anything you want to think about/discuss related to the topic.
Book banning is sweeping the country. Mostly books about people of color and lgtbq+ community. Its crazy because I remember in high school discussing the removal of books like To Kill a Mockingbird or Huckleberry Finn because they of their incessant use of derogatory terms. Now, society regresses to removing POC voices and stories. I believe banning of books or knowledge in general is degrading freedom of speech ( freedom of thought). I think it would be valuable to discuss the trust system among people that are facing degradation of their civil rights and the school systems. It has been shown that Black families lost trust in schools after 2020 (Black Lives Matter in full force after George Floyds murder). Book banning = book burning, seen in full force in Nazi Germany. "book bans have consistently manifested the struggle for political control." From an article I read. I think this is a super interesting idea about why book banning is happening in society at this moment in big waves.
Book banning is becoming more common in the US. Books that are banned or censored all have common themes or topics centered on race, history, gender, and sexual orientation. When researching this topic, it said that over 70% of parents oppose book banning - yet it is still happening. The parents are also the ones who are bringing up the concern and advocating for book banning as well. They want to remove books without even reading them first. Just this week, a famous singer named Pink gave her audience several banned books at her concert in Florida. The concert took place on November 14th and today, November 15th. This is significant because during her concerts, she talked about banned books and raised awareness among her followers. Pink paired up with the charity PEN America to give out thousands of four specific banned books. It is to give every child access to books that reflect their lives and learn about the world.
book banning is a great issue we are facing in this country but over 40% of it is happening in florida. over 1,406 books have been banned. most of these books contain mentions of lgbtq+ characters and or black history. i feel like it would be valuable to discuss how book banning is affecting overall learning. it has been shown that the florida public school system is ranked one of the lowest in the country due to its very limited curriculum this is mostly due to book banning and white washing history.
Recently, there's been controversy over Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" which is about a girl named Pecola growing up in Ohio following the Great Depression. This book touches on many sensitive topics, and those same topics have been the reason for its banning. This story focuses heavily on the topic of racism and Pecola's struggle with accepting her black heritage. Personally, knowing that the behavior of denying black heritage is real as it is victim to lower social acceptance, I feel like this identity struggle is huge in the African-American community, and banning a novel like this is similar to barring knowledge and making people ignorant. The reason why the black community took so long to realize they had history and are a race of great achievement is because it was kept away from them and their ignorance was used against them to instill an image of insignificance within them. I see the banning of this book as close to an example of that; just because there are sensitive topics doesn't mean they should be hidden from those wanting to learn.
Last year, for my women and gender studies class we had to read the book "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. The story is about a formerly enslaved family and the trauma they face after slavery. The book is extremely important because it talks about the horrors that enslaved people were put through and how it continues to effect them even after slavery was abolished. It is crucial that people understand how horrific slavery was and that it is not just taught in a surface level way. After reading the book, my professor told our class it was banned in Florida from not only public schools but also universities. In doing this, people are not learning the true history of America and the awful things that white people did. Trying to censor white children from the past is only contributing to systemic racism.
Banning books have been controversial for the past decade, more so recently but it has become an issue for the citizens of this country. Parents who are more conservative fight for books not be shown or read in schools while other parents believe we should be allowed to read whatever they please. Based on the fact that is a free country..
Book banning continues to increase in the United States. At least 23 school boards throughout the commonwealth have removed books from library shelves. Last year 182 books were challenged in Virginia where most books were challenged for sexually explicit content, LGBTQ, and ones that contextualize racial issues. There are unparalleled challenges in 2022 that double the 729 book challenges from 2021. 2,571 unique titles targeted for censorship were mainly about LGBTQ+ persons and black, indigenous, and people of color. I think book banning doesn't benefit anyone at all it leads to less diversity and openness to a lot of conversations that many might not know about. I think it's important for books like New Kid to exist to address important topics that aren't talked about allowing them to connect more with the struggles.
Book banning is something that is happening everywhere. It could be a way to censor things. It looks as if they are targeting stories about people of color and LGBTQ. 30% of the unique titles banned are books about race, racism, or feature characters of color. Meanwhile, 26% of unique titles banned have LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Books can also be banned just because of how violent they are depending on what age you might be. I think nothing should be banned or censored. I think everyone has a freedom to write whatever they want and to voice their opinion.
Book banning is happening much more around the country and In my opinion violates freedom of speech and what it means to be able to write and publish things in this country. It would be the same thing if a show with a main character of color or LGBTQ status were to be banned from television. 30% of the banned books around the country right now have focuses or themes about race/racism/class. I think this is just further proof that racism is not just caused by normal people but also the government that provides the rules we run our country off of.
The Handmaid’s Tale was a book banned in Virginia (and beyond) due to its overt political themes and more. There are clear ties between anti-abortion legislation and the (more dramatized) version of the world in THT. Though, it’s been called out by many women of color that similar systems and stories existed in the US—just not towards the common white woman. These issues were especially prevalent in the times of US enslavement of the black population and anti-indigenous colonial efforts. Many white women put on Handmaid’s Tale-esc costumes for pro-choice rallies and such, largely ignoring the long term scope of sexual oppression and abuse faced by women of color by our country.
Recently, book banning has become more common in the US. These books often have more touchy subjects that deal with things such as race or sexual orientation. One fact I had read stated that the parents of the children are not the main reason as to why so many books are being banned. I think with the recent events in florida with laws regarding the books being used in education, it shows how backwards society still is to this day. It also emphasizes that there will always be some sort of pushback to total inclusiveness.
Book banning is something that has definitely taken front line in a lot of schools. But in my opinion, book banning and censorship in school systems can have various impacts on students, educators, and the educational environment. For instance, book banning restricts students from experience a range of material and diverse ideas, perspectives, culture, and limits heir exposure to different worldviews and hindering the devilment on their critical thinking skills. Removing these books are not only affecting the learning aspect of these students lives but they are not able to branch out and discover new ideas and information that many of the "banned books" have. Many of these books touch on sensitive subjects, such as racism, sexuality, and political issues, and restricting access to these books hinders the students from having open discussions on these societal issues. Yes, I do believe that some books should be taken off the shelves at certain grade levels but to ban these books as you are pursuing an high education is hindering the learning of the upcoming generation.
A lot of the books being challenged contain stories about black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ experiences. This means that the books being left on the school shelves will exclude their stories and tell a less diverse narrative for students to learn from. Banning books can be very dangerous and alienating for kids who relate to those stories. I think it’s really important to see characters in a book that are relatable, or read about relatable topics and realizing that you’re not alone. I also think it’s important for people who don’t relate to those stories to acknowledge that those experiences are real and that they matter too. A lot of the books being banned are opportunities for discussions about societal issues in the world right now, issues that many people are not aware of or knowledgable of, and in many ways it could benefit to expose these stories to students in order for them to have a better understanding of the world.
I find it absolutely insane that they banned new kids in Texas when you told me and my group that my mouth dropped. I feel like them focusing on banning books more than what's actually hurting people is crazy. When I looked up book banning it was mostly books that involve LGBT +.
At one of the school district's near mine at home, there was a huge outcry from one of the parent groups about about one of the books in the library. I can't remember what it was called, but it was essentially an autobiography told in a more story-like way and it detailed a time when the author was being harassed by other students on the school bus. The main character was non binary and one of the students on the bus lit their skirt on fire. Throughout the book, the author describes what it means to them to be non binary and their story of getting to who they are now. The parents in this district were livid about this book being in the library. They claimed it was indoctrination and pushing liberal agenda. They didn't get too far with these claims, even though the school board is strongly conservative group. The school staff discredited their claims of indoctrination by restating that the book is just available in the library and no one is forcing their child to read it. A lot of the book banning claims tend to follow a similar pattern, they are not always books that students are assigned. Students have free will and are able to choose and library book they want, so it shouldn't fall on the school to censor an individual child's reading, that should be coming from the parent.
I think it was unfair to ban the new kid, especially by parents who think their white children may be left out or painted as the bad person. I think it's unethical to pull such a friendly but powerful book off the shelves I think younger kids should read the book to have a better understanding of the world
Its crazy to think that banning of books is being more and more common. most of the books that are being banned are lgbtq+ as well as racism. Normally parents of kids play a huge affect on what the child can watch and read. Some libraries are set for kids. But I feel like books like these should be for 12+
I feel like if people start trying to ban books it should be a red flag. Other times in history when books have been banned it's been because people (like the government) don't want people to have access to certain information. The books that are being banned are important because they give people representation. I'm most upset about the books that are being banned who's audiences are elementary age kids. Banning these books are going to give kids that what's being shown in the books are wrong, which I feel may cause kids that identify with the books to feel shame about their identities.
Book banning is a growing issue in the US, and it is often books that deal with sensitive topics such as race or sexual orientation that are being targeted. Advocacy groups are playing a major role in the bans that took place during the 2021-22 school year. Banning books violates freedom of speech and what it means to be able to write and publish things in this country.
Book banning is starting to be a common recurring issue in America. Books that are getting banned are those that touch on topics that regard things like race and the LGBTQ+ community. I think it’s crazy to ban books that relate to topics like I mentioned. It limits serious talks that can happen in the classrooms considering students spend most of their time at school rather than at home. Teachers should be able to assign books that talk about topics beyond the classroom and prepare students for the outside world. While these books aren’t suitable at all ages, high school students should be able to read books on sensitive topics to educate themselves.
I was in your class last semester when we read New Kid and talked about this book being banned in Texas and Pennsylvania for a bit. I find this extremely disturbing and wonder why that book would be considered harmful for children. It is so important to read a book that you relate to as a child so that you feel less alone in what you are going through. It is also so important for other kids to understand different peoples backgrounds and culture. As a future teacher, book banning scares me and I am worried about the future of my students if this continues.
Book banning is a growing issue throughout the U.S because it usually has to do with sensitive topics, and don't want those type of books to be shown to kids. On the contrary, I believe these books SHOULD be shown. These type of books help spread awareness on certain social issues that have been needing to be resolved for years. Moreover, it also helps inform children on these social issues to either educate them, or try to avoid them.
Book banning is sweeping the country. Mostly books about people of color and lgtbq+ community. Its crazy because I remember in high school discussing the removal of books like To Kill a Mockingbird or Huckleberry Finn because they of their incessant use of derogatory terms. Now, society regresses to removing POC voices and stories. I believe banning of books or knowledge in general is degrading freedom of speech ( freedom of thought). I think it would be valuable to discuss the trust system among people that are facing degradation of their civil rights and the school systems. It has been shown that Black families lost trust in schools after 2020 (Black Lives Matter in full force after George Floyds murder). Book banning = book burning, seen in full force in Nazi Germany. "book bans have consistently manifested the struggle for political control." From an article I read. I think this is a super interesting idea about why book banning is happening in society at this moment in big waves.
ReplyDeleteBook banning is becoming more common in the US. Books that are banned or censored all have common themes or topics centered on race, history, gender, and sexual orientation. When researching this topic, it said that over 70% of parents oppose book banning - yet it is still happening. The parents are also the ones who are bringing up the concern and advocating for book banning as well. They want to remove books without even reading them first. Just this week, a famous singer named Pink gave her audience several banned books at her concert in Florida. The concert took place on November 14th and today, November 15th. This is significant because during her concerts, she talked about banned books and raised awareness among her followers. Pink paired up with the charity PEN America to give out thousands of four specific banned books. It is to give every child access to books that reflect their lives and learn about the world.
ReplyDeletebook banning is a great issue we are facing in this country but over 40% of it is happening in florida. over 1,406 books have been banned. most of these books contain mentions of lgbtq+ characters and or black history. i feel like it would be valuable to discuss how book banning is affecting overall learning. it has been shown that the florida public school system is ranked one of the lowest in the country due to its very limited curriculum this is mostly due to book banning and white washing history.
ReplyDeleteRecently, there's been controversy over Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" which is about a girl named Pecola growing up in Ohio following the Great Depression. This book touches on many sensitive topics, and those same topics have been the reason for its banning. This story focuses heavily on the topic of racism and Pecola's struggle with accepting her black heritage. Personally, knowing that the behavior of denying black heritage is real as it is victim to lower social acceptance, I feel like this identity struggle is huge in the African-American community, and banning a novel like this is similar to barring knowledge and making people ignorant. The reason why the black community took so long to realize they had history and are a race of great achievement is because it was kept away from them and their ignorance was used against them to instill an image of insignificance within them. I see the banning of this book as close to an example of that; just because there are sensitive topics doesn't mean they should be hidden from those wanting to learn.
ReplyDeleteLast year, for my women and gender studies class we had to read the book "Beloved" by Toni Morrison. The story is about a formerly enslaved family and the trauma they face after slavery. The book is extremely important because it talks about the horrors that enslaved people were put through and how it continues to effect them even after slavery was abolished. It is crucial that people understand how horrific slavery was and that it is not just taught in a surface level way. After reading the book, my professor told our class it was banned in Florida from not only public schools but also universities. In doing this, people are not learning the true history of America and the awful things that white people did. Trying to censor white children from the past is only contributing to systemic racism.
ReplyDeleteBanning books have been controversial for the past decade, more so recently but it has become an issue for the citizens of this country. Parents who are more conservative fight for books not be shown or read in schools while other parents believe we should be allowed to read whatever they please. Based on the fact that is a free country..
ReplyDeleteBook banning continues to increase in the United States. At least 23 school boards throughout the commonwealth have removed books from library shelves. Last year 182 books were challenged in Virginia where most books were challenged for sexually explicit content, LGBTQ, and ones that contextualize racial issues. There are unparalleled challenges in 2022 that double the 729 book challenges from 2021. 2,571 unique titles targeted for censorship were mainly about LGBTQ+ persons and black, indigenous, and people of color. I think book banning doesn't benefit anyone at all it leads to less diversity and openness to a lot of conversations that many might not know about. I think it's important for books like New Kid to exist to address important topics that aren't talked about allowing them to connect more with the struggles.
ReplyDeleteBook banning is something that is happening everywhere. It could be a way to censor things. It looks as if they are targeting stories about people of color and LGBTQ. 30% of the unique titles banned are books about race, racism, or feature characters of color. Meanwhile, 26% of unique titles banned have LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Books can also be banned just because of how violent they are depending on what age you might be. I think nothing should be banned or censored. I think everyone has a freedom to write whatever they want and to voice their opinion.
ReplyDeleteBook banning is happening much more around the country and In my opinion violates freedom of speech and what it means to be able to write and publish things in this country. It would be the same thing if a show with a main character of color or LGBTQ status were to be banned from television. 30% of the banned books around the country right now have focuses or themes about race/racism/class. I think this is just further proof that racism is not just caused by normal people but also the government that provides the rules we run our country off of.
ReplyDeleteThe Handmaid’s Tale was a book banned in Virginia (and beyond) due to its overt political themes and more. There are clear ties between anti-abortion legislation and the (more dramatized) version of the world in THT. Though, it’s been called out by many women of color that similar systems and stories existed in the US—just not towards the common white woman. These issues were especially prevalent in the times of US enslavement of the black population and anti-indigenous colonial efforts. Many white women put on Handmaid’s Tale-esc costumes for pro-choice rallies and such, largely ignoring the long term scope of sexual oppression and abuse faced by women of color by our country.
ReplyDeleteRecently, book banning has become more common in the US. These books often have more touchy subjects that deal with things such as race or sexual orientation. One fact I had read stated that the parents of the children are not the main reason as to why so many books are being banned. I think with the recent events in florida with laws regarding the books being used in education, it shows how backwards society still is to this day. It also emphasizes that there will always be some sort of pushback to total inclusiveness.
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DeleteBook banning is something that has definitely taken front line in a lot of schools. But in my opinion, book banning and censorship in school systems can have various impacts on students, educators, and the educational environment. For instance, book banning restricts students from experience a range of material and diverse ideas, perspectives, culture, and limits heir exposure to different worldviews and hindering the devilment on their critical thinking skills. Removing these books are not only affecting the learning aspect of these students lives but they are not able to branch out and discover new ideas and information that many of the "banned books" have. Many of these books touch on sensitive subjects, such as racism, sexuality, and political issues, and restricting access to these books hinders the students from having open discussions on these societal issues. Yes, I do believe that some books should be taken off the shelves at certain grade levels but to ban these books as you are pursuing an high education is hindering the learning of the upcoming generation.
ReplyDeleteA lot of the books being challenged contain stories about black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ experiences. This means that the books being left on the school shelves will exclude their stories and tell a less diverse narrative for students to learn from. Banning books can be very dangerous and alienating for kids who relate to those stories. I think it’s really important to see characters in a book that are relatable, or read about relatable topics and realizing that you’re not alone. I also think it’s important for people who don’t relate to those stories to acknowledge that those experiences are real and that they matter too. A lot of the books being banned are opportunities for discussions about societal issues in the world right now, issues that many people are not aware of or knowledgable of, and in many ways it could benefit to expose these stories to students in order for them to have a better understanding of the world.
ReplyDeleteI find it absolutely insane that they banned new kids in Texas when you told me and my group that my mouth dropped. I feel like them focusing on banning books more than what's actually hurting people is crazy. When I looked up book banning it was mostly books that involve LGBT +.
ReplyDeleteAt one of the school district's near mine at home, there was a huge outcry from one of the parent groups about about one of the books in the library. I can't remember what it was called, but it was essentially an autobiography told in a more story-like way and it detailed a time when the author was being harassed by other students on the school bus. The main character was non binary and one of the students on the bus lit their skirt on fire. Throughout the book, the author describes what it means to them to be non binary and their story of getting to who they are now. The parents in this district were livid about this book being in the library. They claimed it was indoctrination and pushing liberal agenda. They didn't get too far with these claims, even though the school board is strongly conservative group. The school staff discredited their claims of indoctrination by restating that the book is just available in the library and no one is forcing their child to read it. A lot of the book banning claims tend to follow a similar pattern, they are not always books that students are assigned. Students have free will and are able to choose and library book they want, so it shouldn't fall on the school to censor an individual child's reading, that should be coming from the parent.
ReplyDeleteI think it was unfair to ban the new kid, especially by parents who think their white children may be left out or painted as the bad person. I think it's unethical to pull such a friendly but powerful book off the shelves I think younger kids should read the book to have a better understanding of the world
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ReplyDeleteIts crazy to think that banning of books is being more and more common. most of the books that are being banned are lgbtq+ as well as racism. Normally parents of kids play a huge affect on what the child can watch and read. Some libraries are set for kids. But I feel like books like these should be for 12+
I feel like if people start trying to ban books it should be a red flag. Other times in history when books have been banned it's been because people (like the government) don't want people to have access to certain information. The books that are being banned are important because they give people representation. I'm most upset about the books that are being banned who's audiences are elementary age kids. Banning these books are going to give kids that what's being shown in the books are wrong, which I feel may cause kids that identify with the books to feel shame about their identities.
ReplyDeleteBook banning is a growing issue in the US, and it is often books that deal with sensitive topics such as race or sexual orientation that are being targeted. Advocacy groups are playing a major role in the bans that took place during the 2021-22 school year. Banning books violates freedom of speech and what it means to be able to write and publish things in this country.
ReplyDeleteBook banning is starting to be a common recurring issue in America. Books that are getting banned are those that touch on topics that regard things like race and the LGBTQ+ community. I think it’s crazy to ban books that relate to topics like I mentioned. It limits serious talks that can happen in the classrooms considering students spend most of their time at school rather than at home. Teachers should be able to assign books that talk about topics beyond the classroom and prepare students for the outside world. While these books aren’t suitable at all ages, high school students should be able to read books on sensitive topics to educate themselves.
ReplyDeleteI was in your class last semester when we read New Kid and talked about this book being banned in Texas and Pennsylvania for a bit. I find this extremely disturbing and wonder why that book would be considered harmful for children. It is so important to read a book that you relate to as a child so that you feel less alone in what you are going through. It is also so important for other kids to understand different peoples backgrounds and culture. As a future teacher, book banning scares me and I am worried about the future of my students if this continues.
ReplyDeleteBook banning is a growing issue throughout the U.S because it usually has to do with sensitive topics, and don't want those type of books to be shown to kids. On the contrary, I believe these books SHOULD be shown. These type of books help spread awareness on certain social issues that have been needing to be resolved for years. Moreover, it also helps inform children on these social issues to either educate them, or try to avoid them.
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