The Lorax by Dr. Seuss | Banned Book Project
The Lorax (1971) Synopsis:
“UNLESS someone like you…cares a whole awful lot…nothing is going to get better…It’s not.” Long before saving the earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the earth’s natural beauty. His classic cautionary tale is now available in an irresistible mini-edition, perfect for backpack or briefcase, for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and every day. –Goodreads.com
Reason for Challenge or Ban:
Political commentary. enverotimolism, anti-capatolism
Location Challenged/Banned:
Laytonville, California, 1989 – Parents in Laytonville, California feared that Theodore Gisele’s book would turn their children against the logging industry.
Sources:
Why is The Lorax banned? Popsugar banned books 2020 list surprises. https://www.thefocus.news/culture/why-is-the-lorax-banned-popsugar-banned-books-2020-list-surprises/
The Australia bushfires and the relevance of The Lorax in 2020. https://www.voicesofyouth.org/blog/australia-bushfires-and-relevance-lorax-2020
The Environmental Message Behind ‘The Lorax’. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/04/09/the-environmental-message-behind-the-lorax/
Five children’s books you didn’t know were banned. https://readingpartners.org/blog/five-childrens-books-you-didnt-know-were-banned/
What Was the First Banned Book in History? https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/650466/first-banned-book
