In 1951, the book “The Rye Catcher” was released, ten years later it became the most censored book in all schools. By 1981, it had become the most censored book in the United States, but at that time it was also the second most taught book in all high schools. "Wolf, Baldassarro R. "World.eduNewsBlogsCoursesJobsPartners." Worldedu Banned Books Awareness The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger Comments. World.edu, January 11, 2011. Web. November 8, 2013." "The Catcher in the Rye" is one of the most controversial books in the history of writing. Many are confused as to why it has been one of the most debated and censored books and whether it should really be such a controversial topic. , 10 years after "The Catcher In The Rye" was banned, it is among the top ten most frequently banned books in the United States, from public libraries to high schools, it is among the top ten most frequently banned books. frequently banned. The book also made TIMES Magazine's list of Most Banned Books as well as CNN's list of Most Controversial Books "Entertainment." censored books. Time Staff, and Web. November 8, 2013. "While some may think that book banning is not as common today as it once was, it is true, but JD Salinger's book has been the subject of controversy because of censorship since 2010 and has been contested. banned in states including South Carolina, Minnesota, Montana and Maine from 2001 to 2010. "Wolf, Baldassarro R. "World.eduNewsBlogsCoursesJobsPartners." Raising awareness of Worldedu's banned books The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger Reviews. World.edu, January 11, 2011. Web. November 8, 2013." Controversy surrounding the book focuses on a young boy named Holden...... middle of paper......it's a book, it's their right to do so However, it's clear here that The Catcher has. clearly has the right to be one of the most controversial books in the history of writing, whether this is perhaps just a coincidence or whether this book really is an explicit brainwashing book is up to reader to decide. This.Works CitedWolf, Baldassarro R. "World.eduNewsBlogsCoursesJobsPartners." Worldedu Banned Books The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger Comments. " Entertainment IThe Hunger Gamesi takes another step in the top 10 comments on censored books. Time Staff, and Web. November 8, 2013. Jones, Kristina. “Forbidden Book: The Catcher in the Rye.” Yahoo Contributor Network. Kristina Jones, March 7, 2007. Web. November 4, 2013. Montaldo, Charles. “Profile of Mark Chapman.” About.com Crime / Punishment. Np, and Web. November 8. 2013.