HARRY POTTER: MOST REQUESTED BOOK TO BE BANNED
HARRY POTTER: MOST REQUESTED BOOK TO BE BANNED
CHICAGO (Wireless Flash) The Harry Potter books are more than a best-selling series, theyre also at the top of the list of books parents want banned from libraries. Thats according to the American Library Association, which, since 1999, has received at least 54 formal requests to ban Potter from library shelves. Apparently, Potters magical content offends many peoples religious beliefs. However, magic is rarely a reason for requesting a ban. An ALA spokesperson says sexual content and offensive language are still the biggest offenders. By the way, Banned Books Week celebrates its 20th anniversary starting September 22.
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