was this book censored?
Yes, some have been critical of its sexually explicit scenes, use of language, and irreverent religious depictions. Educators had to remove it from the reading lists and libraries, by providing students with alternatives, and by requiring parental permission from students.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
"Caged Bird" has been criticized by many parents, causing it to be removed from school curricula and library shelves. The book was approved to be taught in public schools and was placed in public school libraries through the U.S. in the early-1980s, and was included in advanced placement and gifted student curricula, but attempts by parents to censor it began in 1983. It has been challenged in fifteen U.S. states. Educators have responded to these challenges by removing it from reading lists and libraries, by providing students with alternatives, and by requiring parental permission from students. Some have been critical of its sexually explicit scenes, use of language, and irreverent religious depictions.
who is telling the story in i know why the caged bird sings Maya Angelou what is this work all about? It is a coming-of-age story that illustrates how strength of character and a love of literature can help overcome racism and trauma. when was this work published? 1969 who is the publisher? Random House what were the feedback and comments received after readers went through the book? It became a bestseller immediately after it was published. According to Angelou's biographers, "Readers, especially women, and in particular Black women, took the book to heart".
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings [SEP] Censorship
"Caged Bird" has been criticized by many parents, causing it to be removed from school curricula and library shelves. The book was approved to be taught in public schools and was placed in public school libraries through the U.S. in the early-1980s, and was included in advanced placement and gifted student curricula, but attempts by parents to censor it began in 1983. It has been challenged in fifteen U.S. states. Educators have responded to these challenges by removing it from reading lists and libraries, by providing students with alternatives, and by requiring parental permission from students. Some have been critical of its sexually explicit scenes, use of language, and irreverent religious depictions.