History of Banned Books

The video explores the history and reasons behind book bans, highlighting notable cases from the 17th century to modern times. It discusses the banning of Thomas Morton's 'New English Canaan', the American Heritage Dictionary, and classic books like 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Harry Potter'. The video also covers bans on children's literature and the controversies surrounding them, as well as the irony of banning books like 'Fahrenheit 451' and '1984'.

What are some reasons mentioned for banning books?

Who was Thomas Morton and what was the significance of his book 'New English Canaan'?

What was the reaction to L. Frank Baum's 'Wizard of Oz' in Chicago in 1928?

What were the reasons for the challenges against the 'Harry Potter' series?

What was the controversy surrounding 'Charlotte's Web' in 2006?

How did the depiction of talking animals affect the banning of 'Tarzan' stories?

What were the reasons for the ban on 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' in China?

What is ironic about the banning of 'Fahrenheit 451'?

What were the complaints against 'Captain Underpants' and how were they received?

What themes in 'Where the Wild Things Are' led to its challenges?