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Banned books featured in Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' series episode two
Episode two of the TV adaptation has Carrie selecting several titles that are among the most challenged books in America, according to Mashable.
By Felo News Desk · Published
In the second episode of Mike Flanagan's television adaptation of Stephen King's *Carrie*, the character Carrie White (played by Summer H. Howell) chooses a stack of library books that Mashable notes have all been banned or challenged in real life. The episode introduces guidance counsellor Mr. Morton (Tim Bagley) who brings Carrie to the school library, and neighbour Naika Toussaint who leaves a secret stash of books in a birdhouse. Carrie settles in to read titles such as Maya Angelou's *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings* and Malinda Lo's *Last Night at the Telegraph Club*, both of which are frequently listed on the American Library Association’s most challenged books. Her mother, portrayed by Samantha Sloyan, arrives at school and prevents her from reading the material, citing the family's religious conservatism. Mashable cites PEN America, which says most challenged books are targeted for featuring characters of color, LGBTQ+ identities, or sexual content. The series is set in Maine, a state that, despite its reputation for fewer bans, has seen titles like Maia Kobabe's *Gender Queer* removed from at least one school library. The article also points out that Stephen King's own works have faced bans, with over 50 of his titles challenged in multiple districts, especially in Florida.
Key facts
- Carrie selects a list of books that have all been banned or challenged in the United States. (mashable.com)
- Maya Angelou's *I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings* and Malinda Lo's *Last Night at the Telegraph Club* are among the titles featured. (mashable.com)
- PEN America says most challenged books are targeted for characters of color, LGBTQ+ identities, or sexual content. (mashable.com)
- Stephen King's books have been banned in multiple school districts, with over 50 titles challenged. (mashable.com)
- Maine, the series' setting, has seen at least one school remove Maia Kobabe's *Gender Queer* from its library. (mashable.com)
Sources
- [1] mashable.com — originally reported as “'Carrie' reading list: Every library book Carrie picks has been banned”
