Pros and Cons of Banning Books
Protecting young students vs. freedom of speech
The trend of local and state bans on certain books is now drawing the attention of the U.S. Congress. In September 2022, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced a bicameral resolution to recognize Banned Books Week, an annual event aimed at bringing attention to books that have been banned or challenged in schools or libraries throughout history. …