Divergent Paths: ‘Of Mice or Men’
Of Mice and Men is a novel, first published in 1937, by John Steinbeck. Told in the third-person omniscient point-of-view, this classic work follows...
What is a Banned Book? 4 Reasons for Banning #books
A banned book is a a book that students and other readers are restricted from accessing because of its controversial (even, sometimes, offensive) content....
Why Is ‘The Catcher In The Rye’ Important? 7 Ways
To some readers--both past and present--The Catcher in the Rye is a mish-mash of unacceptable and irrelevant moments from a young kid who doesn't...
Gilded-Age Mystery and ‘The English Wife’
The English Wife, by Lauren Willig, brings the "Gilded Age" to life once again. We're tossed into the era of Edith Wharton, with her...
What About ‘The Lorax’? – Controversial Banned Book
Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) first published The Lorax in 1971. And, it was destined to join the ranks of his most popular (and...
‘Teeny Little Fingers’ & J.K. Rowling
Much debate and controversy has quickly erupted over the obvious dislike and consternation of J.K. Rowling toward the newly elected Donald Trump. She doesn't...
‘The Fault in Our Stars’ #Banned
The Fault in Our Stars is arguably one of the most popular books right now. It's been read (and enjoyed by readers of all...
Life Lessons from ‘Brave New World’ – #Banned
For most of us, it's not difficult to remember Brave New World -- when we first picked it up, read the first few lines, and...
Missing Malcolm X Writings Surface Again
It's the stuff of recent Malcolm X legend! Born with the name "Malcolm Little," he was a Muslim minister and human rights activist. He...
Banned Book: ‘Jacob’s New Dress’
Jacob's New Dress, by Ian and Sarah Hoffman, is suddenly at the very center of a whirlwind of controversy and debate, as the very latest...
