Chance+P.

4th block

__**Annotated Bibliography**__


 * Straziuso, Jason. ""The Kite Runner" Banned in Afghanistan." //USA Today// (2008). **

This articles is about the reasons "Kite Runner" was banned in Afghanistan, where the book takes place. It was banned due to the rape scene and tensions that reside in the book. It was banned to try and prevent reawakening the fighting that took place during the Afghan Civil War in the 1990's. Any store or shop caught selling the book or movie was closed. Some shop owners continue to sell it but within the walls of the US military base.


 * Italli, Hillel. ""Kite Runner" on American Library Association's List of Challenged Books." //Huffington Post// (2009). **

This article discusses the reasons "The Kite Runner" and many other books were banned. It claims that one parent in North Carolina was the reason for "Kite Runner" becoming banned. It goes on to explain that many other books were also banned due to only one parent. These books include "Perks of Being a Wallflower," "And Tango Makes Three" and "Dark Materials" trilogy. The article then tells of Banned Book Week where all books on the banned book list are highlighted.


 * Brantley, Max. "School Board Considers Ban of "The Kite Runner"." //Arkansas Times// (2012) **

In this article, the Kite Runner is once again being challenged by only a small group of parents. Although, this time it is for showing Muslim's in a flattering light. The parents claim that "good Christians" don't show Muslims in anything except and unflattering light. The parents wrote many letters to the school board and after a few meetings, the book was finally banned in schools in this Arkansas district. this is unique because in other place, the book was banned due to language and sexual themes, rather than religious purposes.


 * Flood, Alison. ""Kite Runner" Joins Gay Penguins on Top 10 Books Americans want Banned." //Guardian// (2009).**

This article was published when "Kite Runner" first became known as a possible banned book. The article explains how Americans want "Kite Runner" banned due to the contents of the book. They claim that many people are offended by the sexual themes and language used in the book. "Kite Runner' took the place of "Golden Compass" which was originally third on the list prior to this article being written


 * Green, Traci. "It's Banned Book Week: Why Kite Runner?" //Author Exposure// (2009).**

This article is one of the best ones concerning the issue on "Kite Runner" being banned. It takes both the pros and cons of the book and weighs them. In the end, it shows that the pros of the book greatly outweigh the cons. It teaches leadership, loyalty, friendship, war, redemption, forgiveness, and sacrifice. The cons are simply two things, religion and sexual themes. Although, the religion is needed due to the setting of the book in Afghanistan. While the sexual themes might offend some people, they need to realize that these things happen in the real world and you cannot always be sheltered.