Authors of banned books

Presents a critical analysis of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, discussing why many people would like to see them banned from schools and libraries.

Examines the history of book censorship, looks at book banning as it relates to the works of John Steinbeck, provides information about the life of the prize-winning American author, and analyzes several of his works in an attempt to understand why they aroused controversy. Includes discussion questions and a time line.

A brief biography of twentieth-century author, Madeleine L'Engle that discusses her life and career, as well as the controversy over her work that some claim endorses the occult.

Through a review of the history of banned books, the outcry by some over the Harry Potter books and the call for them to be banned is discussed through a review of this popular fantasy series and brief biography of its author.