Captain Underpants

by Dav Pilkey

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Censorship Status

Banned in Various US schools

Reason: Encouraging disrespect for authority, potty humor

Published: 1997
Categories: children, humor

A children's series about two boys who create a superhero.

Why Captain Underpants Was Banned

Censorship Concerns

Even children's literature isn't safe from censorship when it contains themes deemed inappropriate by authorities.

Specifically, Captain Underpants was targeted for: Encouraging disrespect for authority, potty humor. The book's themes and content were deemed threatening to the social, political, or religious order in Various US schools.

Why Read Captain Underpants Today?

  • βœ“ Historical Significance: Understand why this book was considered dangerous enough to ban.
  • βœ“ Intellectual Freedom: Support the right to read diverse perspectives and challenging ideas.
  • βœ“ Critical Thinking: Engage with ideas that authorities didn't want people to consider.
  • βœ“ Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into the fears and concerns of different societies and eras.

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