Banned Book Club: High School Edition

Service Description

US Grades 9 - 12 In this book club for teens, we will read and discuss books that have made it onto banned book lists. Class Experience: To begin our exploration of each literary work, the instructor will provide a brief summary of the novel, share insights into the author's life, and discuss relevant historical influences that shaped the author's narrative. Participants will be actively encouraged to express their thoughts and viewpoints on the book's themes, covering aspects such as isolation, friendship, leadership, identity, and mortality. Engaging in discussions will facilitate a deeper understanding of the text's meaning and significance. This course will actively engage learners in honing their critical thinking skills through thematic exploration. Participants will be prompted to reflect on the reasons why these books usually are challenged. Is it with the best intentions? Or does it hinder ideas and information? Banned Books Reading List: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙧 - Robert Cormier 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙧𝙢 - George Orwell 𝙁𝙖𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙩 𝟒𝟓𝟏- Ray Bradbury 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙩 - J.R.R Tolkien So Far from the Bamboo Grove - Yoko Kawashima Watkins Learners will be required to read the book within 2 weeks and be prepared to discuss it during our sessions. $20 weekly = $200 1x per week = 10 weeks 60 min