In this project we researched about banned/challenged books in the US, we researched about where and why certain books were banned. We had to choose a banned book, read it, write journal entries about some of the book passages and make a video about its contents in the book as well as making/bringing food for a potluck/book club event at the end of the month. The book I chose was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, a book about a reluctant "hero" in a magical world and it was banned/challenged in Massachusetts by religious groups because they thought it glorified witchcraft, set bad examples, and was too dark for schoolchildren.
The easiest part, though, would have to be researching about the book I chose or just reading it! There were a lot of sources and sites about the why and where Harry Potter was banned and the book itself was amazing! I really like the series, it was magical and very deep with plot and detail, it also held infuriating characters that I want to almost rant about as soon as I finished it. I would love to recommend the series to anyone who's interested, it's worth it, especially with the movies, merchandise, and an amusement park. |