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What’s so dangerous about some words? Exploring what books are banned, how they get banned, what it means for the authors in question, and what we can to keep information accessible to all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

What are the most commonly banned books? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline read between the (banned) lines of history, from a legal timeline of book banning to the primary reasons books are banned in the first place: sex, language and the occult.See omnystudio.com/lis ... Show More

الحلقة حتتكلم عن الكتب الممنوعة واسباب منعها حول العالم. The episode mentions the history of banned books and the reasons for banning. 

Why are books forbidden in different countries around the world? Ryan Geertsma and Marina Santee look at why books get banned. 

Roxanne Coady and Bill Goldstein discuss Banned Books Week and the effect of banning books in our schools and libraries. Sign up for our podcast newsletter Just The Right Book Subscription Promo Code (15% off): Podcast Email us at: podcast@rjjulia.com 

Why are books forbidden in different countries around the world? In recognition of the UN's World Book and Copyright Day, Ryan Geertsma and Marina Santee look at why books get banned. https://spotlightenglish.com/uncategorized/dangerous-books/ Download our app for Android at http ... Show More

Pastor Jack and special guest, Karen England, from Capitol Resource Institute sit down to discuss the sexually explicit and pornographic books that are plaguing our public school systems. Do "banned books” really exist in our public schools? You may be surprised to find out that ... Show More

Banning books from classrooms and school libraries is nothing new, but it's recently become a topic of considerable political debate. How should parents react to this news, and to the books their children are reading? In this episode of NPR's It's Been A Minute senior editor Barr ... Show More