by Mia

Banned Books Week

Since books carry knowledge and knowledge holds power, it follows logically that oppressors would ban books to the people of their societies in order to keep them from becoming educated. In celebration of the freedom to read, we have complied a list, in no particular order, of our favorite banned books. Many of these books have been foundational for us, and we highly recommend that you read them.

1. The House on Mango Street – Sandra Cisneros

Goodreads Rating: 3.6/5

Year Published: 1984

2. Of Mice and Men – John Steinbeck

Goodreads Rating: 3.8/5

Year Published: 1937

3. The Kite Runner – Khaled Hosseini

Goodreads Rating: 4.3/5

Year Published: 2003

4. 1984 – George Orwell

Goodreads Rating: 4.2/5

Year Published: 1949

5. Lord of the Flies – William Golding

Goodreads Rating: 3.7/5

Year Published: 1954

6. The Scarlet Letter – Nathaniel Hawthorne

Goodreads Rating: 3.4/5

Year Published: 1850

7. Thirteen Reasons Why – Jay Asher

Goodreads Rating: 4/5

Year Published: 2007

8. The Hate You Give – Angie Thomas

Goodreads Rating: 4.6/5

Year Published: 2017

VIEW SAMANTHA’S REVIEW OF THE HATE YOU GIVE HERE

9. Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic – Alison Bechdel

Goodreads Rating: 4.1/5

Year Published: 2006

10. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood – Marjane Satrapi

Goodreads Rating: 4.2

Year Published: 2000

Comment below and let us know what your favorite banned books are!