Banned Books

What are Banned Books?

 Banned books are works prohibited from being accessed or read. They are often removed from schools and libraries due to reasons like political, moral, or religious motives. Common examples include The Handmaid's Tale, To Kill a Mockingbird, and 1984, which have faced challenges for various reasons such as racism, sexual content, or political themes. Banning is a form of censorship that restricts free access to information and ideas. 

Simian Books believes in freedom to read, not censorship, so in this section you will find a selection of books that have been banned and the reasons they have been banned as well. 

We recommend that you chose these books carefully as some might contain themes or language which may not be suitable for younger readers.