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What do protests about Harry Potter books teach us?

  • Written by Trisha Tucker, Assistant Professor of Writing, University of Southern California – Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
imageWhat justifies keeping some books out of the hands of young readers?Sodanie Chea, CC BY

On Monday, June 26, 2017, Harry James Potter – the world’s most famous wizard – will celebrate his 20th birthday. His many fans will likely mark the occasion by rereading a favorite Harry Potter novel or rewatching one of the blockbuster films....

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