Why is this book banned?

What do The Wizard of Oz, The Scarlet Letter and The Giver have in common? They’re all banned books. Understanding why they were banned is what ThisBookIsBanned.com is all about.

In short, books are banned because they’re misunderstood. ThisBookIsBanned.com team members worked with Studio 2018 designers and developers to create a website that gives readers the in-depth reading that banned books were denied in the past—but deserve today.

The website provides fresh context to give readers a deeper understanding of these books. So a more profound meaning will reveal itself to readers.

“If a book has been deemed inappropriate by a school, library or bookstore, it has a home here,” said founder Mary Bartling. “We invite you to visit.”