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Cover of 1984
Challenged1949

1984

George Orwell

In a totalitarian society ruled by Big Brother, Winston Smith works at the Ministry of Truth rewriting history. His secret rebellion against the Party and forbidden love affair lead to a devastating confrontation with the machinery of absolute power.

politicscensorshipviolencesexualitywar

Why this book is challenged

  • sexually explicit content
  • political themes
  • social themes
  • violence

Challenge History

Bay County Public Schools

Panama City, Florida

Challenged

Sexually explicit content and political themes deemed inappropriate

June 20, 2022school district