Banning Book Censorship

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John Green once said “Great Books help you understand, and they help you feel understood”. For many avid readers, this quote sums up their entire life. Most avid readers, including myself, have come across a book that has made them feel accepted in a world full of judgement and criticism. For example, The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo is banned in certain countries. The Alchemist was an inspirational book that triggered feelings of freedom and wisdom in every page. Through this book I understood that it was okay to be confused and look beyond the horizon. Unfortunately, many students are placed at a disadvantage due to censorship. The individuals responsible for banning books support their logic by stating “it’s for the protection

These are all topics that everyone faces at some point in their lifetime. Book Censorship must be abolished in order to protect students freedom to choose, grant students invaluable life lessons, and encourage students to open their minds.
Throughout time there has always been censorship. Whether is was movies, television, music, or books, there have always been barriers as to what could be produced. Censoring began thousands of years ago. Many aspects of censorship such as having black people on tv, have long passed. Yet book censorship is a form of censorship that has stood the test of time. In ancient China censorship was considered a key instrument in regulating the moral and political views of the people. In past societies it was the role of the government to shape the characteristics and views of citizens to match their own. If a citizen's viewpoint conflicted with their ruler, they would be executed. The most famous scenario of this would be the life of Socrates. Socrates was a Greek philosopher who greatly contributed to western culture. In 399 BC Socrates was sentenced to drink hemlock poison for “ corrupting the youth”. This was a punishment in its most brutal form: death. Many other countries

The University Of Minnesota stated “A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%.” That is astonishing. Students can enjoy a more relaxed life by simply reading a book. However, some students do not care for books whatsoever. The most common reason that students dislike reading, is because they hate the books that they're required to read. For example, many students from my tenth grade English class hated the book “To Kill A Mockingbird”. They stated that they simply could not relate to the time period in which it was based. Personally, I could clearly see the distinction between the time periods, but it only made the book more appealing to me. I can also see the similarities between the two time periods. This is shown because the children in “To Kill A Mockingbird” witness events that they did not understand and were not familiar with. This occurs in today’s generation frequently. We are often subjected to unfamiliar territories. These territories include sex, violence, profanity, and different religious views. Since students will eventually be subjected to these topics, they should have the option to read about them and get influential information on how to handle those situations. Since students do not have access to the many banned books, they cannot find a book that speaks to them mentally, spiritually, or