Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson
Censorship Status
Banned in Various US schools
Reason: Death themes, religious content
A children's novel about friendship and dealing with loss.
Why Bridge to Terabithia Was Banned
Censorship Concerns
Even children's literature isn't safe from censorship when it contains themes deemed inappropriate by authorities.
Specifically, Bridge to Terabithia was targeted for: Death themes, religious content. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various US schools.
Why Read Bridge to Terabithia Today?
- ✓ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
- ✓ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
- ✓ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
- ✓ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.
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