This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.
Children's books often are banned because people feel that the vulnerability of childhood gives them the right and responsibility to protect children. They see books that touch on certain topics as dangerous. Although the motivations of these adults are understandable, Napoli argues that the top 12 reasons why books are banned are actually reasons why books should be read. She will wonderfully discuss the unprotected child and the protected child and what these books do for each.