In this episode we discuss Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. We discuss when and why it has been banned, its historical significance, and why we think it’s worth reading.  We explore the benefits of reading challenging literature for adolescents, the historical context of the book's reception, and the irony of its censorship. 

Today’s Banned Bit:  “How teens benefit from being able to read 'disturbing' books that some want to ban,” by Gay Ivy