There always seems to be a story behind all of the greatest books of our generation, and the the generations before us. Harry Potter started in a coffee shop and was rejected by publishers 13 times before it was finally published (Wonder what those guys were thinking?). The Wrinkle In Time was rejected 26 TIMES!!! Some of the most highly acclaimed books were banned from countries. During the Nazi Regime in the 1930's-40's, citizens were denied access to most books such as the Wizard of Oz. These books were torched in the streets of Berlin and throughout Germany during the Nazi rule of Germany. Only books that were approved by the government were permitted.
Not just Germany, but in parts of the U.S schools and libraries have banned and disallowed the possession and/or reading of some amazing and highly acclaimed books. These books include The Wrinkle in Time, all Harry Potters, even some Mark Twain books for promoting use of witchcraft, featuring supernatural forces rather than religious to defeat evil, and for graphic violence and gore.
I find this information a little startling especially the part about the U.S baning but at he same time it's very interesting. For more information go to http://www.banned-books.com/bblist.html.
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