As time grew and more and more people learned to read, people in power learned that choosing what people could read is almost as powerful as what you could try and force them to read.
Here are 10 banned books, most coming under fire recently as conservatives aimed to crack down on any progressive views school children might be exposed to.
A book that was written to simply be a coming-of-age story, Chbosky was shocked to find out how divisive this book could be among parents in certain parts of the country.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky