Why Are They Banned? Banned Books Week 2012 : The Grapes of Wrath & The Upstairs Room

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck:
Challenged or banned for offensive language, including the use of the name of God and Jesus in a
vain and profane manner, along with inappropriate sexual references

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The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss:
Challenged or banned for offensive language and content not suitable for children.

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