Where, when, and why was this book challenged? Was it banned? Was there a court case? What was the overall outcome of the ban/challenge/case? How did it affect the book or its author? What larger significance, if any, does this book hold within the culture? Provide a brief editorial on where you stand on this particular challenge/ban. Be sure to include some brief biographical information about the author. Do not include more than a paragraph of plot summary. The bulk of your focus needs to be on critique and analysis.
Papers should be in 12 pt. type and doubled spaced, six full pages minimum. This formal writing assignment must be in MLA format and must include at least two outside print sources apart from the chosen book itself (though at least five outside print sources is far preferable for this assignment.
