14 Banned Children's Books You Should Read For Yourself

There is just about nothing on this earth that gets me more fired up than banned books.

Like, who decided it was okay to tell me what I can and cannot read? Seriously.

Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.
Isaac Asimov

Thank goodness for places like Barnes & Noble that can keep their wits about them, and put forth these banned books for us to read.

They let US decide for ourselves whether to read these banned books or not.

We also get to choose, as parents, what our kids read and what they don’t.

And, 100% of the time, I say READ THEM!! Then form your own opinion.

There are some seriously great children’s books out there that have made the banned list, and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without reading them.

So, get out your credit cards, and check out these banned children’s books that everyone should read at least once.

Banned Children’s Books

Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus – Banned for promoting bad behavior.

Melissa – Banned for LGBTQ+ content.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry – Banned for harsh depiction of racism and racial slurs.

A Wrinkle In Time – Banned for opposing Christian beliefs and talking about occult practices.

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe – Banned for gore and graphic violence.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Banned for depicting a strong female character.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants – Banned for promoting bad behavior.

Where the Sidewalk Ends – Banned for fear that it was promoting drug use, the occult, suicide, death, violence, disrespect for truth, disrespect for authority, and rebellion against parents.