Jodi Picoult s 2018 novel, “A Spark of Light,” centers around a shooting in a women’s reproductive health clinic. The story is told in reverse chronological order, and packs a punch
There are several books that have challenged prevailing beliefs and societal norms, sparking debates that endure for generations. Themes of teenage alienation, obsession, explicit content, religious blasphemy, extreme ideologies, sensitive topics and harsh portrayal of societal injustice sets them apart from the romantics and others. While some face bans and trials others at times incite violence and harm. Despite the controversies, their societal impact and exploration of complex issues continue to make them prevalent selections in literature. Here we list 7 books that were termed controversial.
Updated With schools continuing to find themselves caught in emotional debates over students’ access to controversial books, the U.S. Department of Education has hired a new official to oversee its response to content challenges and take action if it finds that removing materials violated students’ civil rights. Matt Nosanchuk, a former Obama administration official and […]