這些全球歡迎，甚至都有十幾個語言版本，且在各國都是長銷的熱賣童書。
爲何偏偏會在美國本土被禁呢？
看看美國政府在童書的把關上，是嚴格還是吹毛求疵？
或者，這些被禁的原因，可以明顯看到美國各界對童書都有把關審核的義務和權利。
1. Where’s Waldo? by Martin Handford
When: 1987
Why: The book was banned and then reprinted because
it originally showcased a topless beachgoer
(not like anyone could find her if they tried, though).
Why: The book was banned and then reprinted because
it originally showcased a topless beachgoer
(not like anyone could find her if they tried, though).
被禁原因：因爲原創作内，涉及了海灘遊客的上空畫面。
2. The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
When: 1988
Why: Everyone’s favorite childhood book was banned
from a public library in Colorado because it was considered “sexist.”
It was also challenged by several schools because it “criminalized the foresting agency.”
Why: Everyone’s favorite childhood book was banned
from a public library in Colorado because it was considered “sexist.”
It was also challenged by several schools because it “criminalized the foresting agency.”
被禁原因：涉及“性別歧視 ”，同時有些學校認爲本書有
“將森林工程單位定罪” 之嫌疑。
“將森林工程單位定罪” 之嫌疑。
3. Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
When: 2006
Why: Talking animals are somehow considered an “insult to god,”
resulting in this book’s banning throughout random parts of the United States.
Several institutions in Turkey and the UK have also banned the book,
claiming that the character of Piglet is offensive to Muslims.
Other institutions claim that the book revolves around Nazism.
Why: Talking animals are somehow considered an “insult to god,”
resulting in this book’s banning throughout random parts of the United States.
Several institutions in Turkey and the UK have also banned the book,
claiming that the character of Piglet is offensive to Muslims.
Other institutions claim that the book revolves around Nazism.
被禁原因：美國某些州認爲書中那會説話的動物，有褻瀆上帝之嫌。
而在土耳其，英國也認爲此書中的角色Piglet 對回教徒不敬。
其他，則有些研究單位宣稱本書圍繞著納粹討論。
而在土耳其，英國也認爲此書中的角色Piglet 對回教徒不敬。
其他，則有些研究單位宣稱本書圍繞著納粹討論。
Image by Leon Neal / Getty Images
4. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
When: 1999
Why: The book was banned from an elementary School
in Texas because it included the word “ass.”
Why: The book was banned from an elementary School
in Texas because it included the word “ass.”
被禁原因：美國德州的一個小學，認爲書中用了“屁” ( 有負面的意思）
5. Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
When: 1983
Why: The book was banned from several schools for being
“a bad example for children.” It was also challenged for teaching
“children to lie, spy, talk back, and curse.”
Why: The book was banned from several schools for being
“a bad example for children.” It was also challenged for teaching
“children to lie, spy, talk back, and curse.”
被禁原因：美國一些學校認爲本書“對兒童是壞的示範”。
同時，教導孩子“説謊，間諜偵防，回嘴和下詛咒”
Via: blogs.slj.com
6. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank
When: 2010
Why: Forget anti-semitism; the 50th Anniversary “Definitive Edition’”
was instead banned by a Virginia school because of
its “sexual content and homosexual themes.”
Additionally, the book was previously banned by several schools
in the United States because it was “too depressing.”
Most recently, in May of 2013, a Michigan mom tried to get the book banned
due to its “pornographic tendencies.”
Why: Forget anti-semitism; the 50th Anniversary “Definitive Edition’”
was instead banned by a Virginia school because of
its “sexual content and homosexual themes.”
Additionally, the book was previously banned by several schools
in the United States because it was “too depressing.”
Most recently, in May of 2013, a Michigan mom tried to get the book banned
due to its “pornographic tendencies.”
被禁原因：美國維吉尼亞州的一個學校，認爲書中涉及了
”性的內容和同性戀主題“ 。
”性的內容和同性戀主題“ 。
而更早之前，有許多學校認爲本書”太令人沮喪“。
2013年5月份，密西根州的一些母親認爲本書含有 ”色情傾向“。
Via: bitemybook.com
7. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
When: 1996
Why: The book was banned from several classrooms in Pennsylvania
on accounts of “profanity, disrespect for adults,
and an elaborate fantasy world that might lead to confusion.
” The book has also been banned by other schools for
its use of the phrases “Oh Lord” and “Lord.”
Why: The book was banned from several classrooms in Pennsylvania
on accounts of “profanity, disrespect for adults,
and an elaborate fantasy world that might lead to confusion.
” The book has also been banned by other schools for
its use of the phrases “Oh Lord” and “Lord.”
被禁原因：美國賓州一些學校的班級，認爲本書 ”猥褻，對成人不敬”。
同時對幻想過度詳細描繪，可能導致錯覺。
另外有一些學校則認爲，
書中使用了”噢，天啊！“ 和“主啊” 的詞句，並不適當。
書中使用了”噢，天啊！“ 和“主啊” 的詞句，並不適當。
Via: blogs.slj.com
8. Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
When: 2006
Why: Similar to Winnie-the-Pooh, this book was banned in Kansas
because talking animals are considered an “insult to god.”
Why: Similar to Winnie-the-Pooh, this book was banned in Kansas
because talking animals are considered an “insult to god.”
被禁原因：如同“小熊維尼”的原因，
堪薩斯州人 認爲會説話的動物是“對上帝的褻瀆”。
堪薩斯州人 認爲會説話的動物是“對上帝的褻瀆”。
Via: kidsmomo.com
9. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
When: 1900
Why: Apparently there are references to sexual fantasies
and masturbation in this book,
resulting in its ban from classrooms in New Hampshire.
Since this original banning, the book has been challenged
by thousands of other institutions,
most famously in the 1960s in fear that it would promote drug use to children.
Why: Apparently there are references to sexual fantasies
and masturbation in this book,
resulting in its ban from classrooms in New Hampshire.
Since this original banning, the book has been challenged
by thousands of other institutions,
most famously in the 1960s in fear that it would promote drug use to children.
被禁原因：美國新漢普夏的一些學校班級，認爲書中涉及了性幻想和自慰。
曾有上千多個機構對此書提出挑戰，最有名的案例，
是發生在1960年代時候，當時大家擔憂本書會推動兒童使用禁藥。
是發生在1960年代時候，當時大家擔憂本書會推動兒童使用禁藥。
Via: gutenberg.org
10. Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
When: 1963
Why: The book was primarily banned in most southern states immediately
following its publication, and it has since been challenged
due to the fact that it promotes “witchcraft and supernatural events.”
Why: The book was primarily banned in most southern states immediately
following its publication, and it has since been challenged
due to the fact that it promotes “witchcraft and supernatural events.”
被禁原因：本書一出版，旋即遭到美國南邊各州的反對，
因爲書中明文介紹 “ 巫術和超自然事件”。
Via: en.wikipedia.org
11. The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
When: 1989
Why: A California school district banned the book
and claimed that it “criminalized the foresting industry”
and would thus persuade children against logging.
Why: A California school district banned the book
and claimed that it “criminalized the foresting industry”
and would thus persuade children against logging.
被禁原因：一個加州學區 認爲本書有 ”將森林業定罪“ ，
並可能説服兒童反對砍伐樹木的工作。
12. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
When: “Until as recently as 1991”
Why: Remember that time when Sam I Am tried to seduce his friend?
Me neither. But the book was banned in California on accounts
of “homosexual seduction.” It was also banned in China for
“early Marxism” from 1965 until Dr. Seuss’ death in 1991.
Why: Remember that time when Sam I Am tried to seduce his friend?
Me neither. But the book was banned in California on accounts
of “homosexual seduction.” It was also banned in China for
“early Marxism” from 1965 until Dr. Seuss’ death in 1991.
被禁原因：加州基於本書有“同性戀的誘惑” 内容。
而中國大陸於1965年始，因" 早期馬克思主義 " 的原因禁止出版本書，
直到作者Dr. Seuss1991年去世，本書才得以解禁。
Via: en.wikipedia.org
13. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
When: 1988
Why: A Colorado library banned the book because it embraced a
“poor philosophy of life.” Additionally, since its publication in 1964,
the book was under fire for comparing the Oompa Loompas to Africans.
The characters’ descriptions were later changed in an edited version in 1988.
Why: A Colorado library banned the book because it embraced a
“poor philosophy of life.” Additionally, since its publication in 1964,
the book was under fire for comparing the Oompa Loompas to Africans.
The characters’ descriptions were later changed in an edited version in 1988.
被禁原因：科羅拉多州的一個圖書館，因本書擁抱支持 “貧困的人生哲學”。
另外，1964年出版時，這本書是比較奧帕柏人和非洲人。
書中角色的説明，在1988年的出版版本中作了改變。
Via: penguin.com.au
14. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
When: 1928
Why: All public libraries in Chicago banned the book because of
its “ungodly” influence “for depicting women in strong leadership roles.” In 1957,
the Detroit Public Library banned the book for having “no value for children of today.”
Why: All public libraries in Chicago banned the book because of
its “ungodly” influence “for depicting women in strong leadership roles.” In 1957,
the Detroit Public Library banned the book for having “no value for children of today.”
被禁原因：芝加哥所有公立圖書館，
認爲這本書，對描繪女性居於領導地位有其“邪惡”的影響。
1957年，底特律的公共圖書館，以本書” 對現今兒童，沒有任何價值“ 為由禁止它。
Source: webcitation.org / via: blog.firstbook.org
15. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see?
by Bill Martin, Jr.
When: 2010
Why: The Texas State Board of Education briefly banned this picture book
after confusing its author, Bill Martin, Jr., with philosopher Bill Martin,
author of ‘Ethical Marxism: The Categorical Imperative of Liberation.’
Why: The Texas State Board of Education briefly banned this picture book
after confusing its author, Bill Martin, Jr., with philosopher Bill Martin,
author of ‘Ethical Marxism: The Categorical Imperative of Liberation.’
被禁原因：德州的州教育委員會簡明扼要地指出，
本圖畫書的作者Bill Martin Jr. 與“道德的馬克思主義 ”
哲學家作者Bill Martin，會令人產生困惑。
哲學家作者Bill Martin，會令人產生困惑。
Source: dallasnews.com / via: kidsentertainment.net
BONUS: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
When: 2010
Why: The 10th edition was banned in several classrooms
in California because it included the definition for “oral sex.”
Why: The 10th edition was banned in several classrooms
in California because it included the definition for “oral sex.”
被禁原因：本書第10版，在加州許多教室被禁止，
因本書含有” 口交“的定義。
因本書含有” 口交“的定義。
Via: npr.org
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