7 Most Popular Books Which Are Banned In Indian School Libraries 

1. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter's seven-book series is a favourite of many children who are in their teens. However, the concern among elders that it may create their faith in witchcraft or supernatural powers keeps the book away from libraries. 

2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'To Kill a Mockingbird' speaks about the unfair treatment of people on the basis of race in the American South. Since it contains words which may be hurtful to some people, it has been removed from the shelves of the libraries.  

3. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

This popular book speaks about friendship, chasing dreams and feeling lonely in the United States. However, it is considered as not the right book for students because of some bad words and topics, which people feel might not be right for young readers. 

4. The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

The main character of this book has been shown committing naughty acts and using bad words and hence, schools don't want the kids to read it. 

5. The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Alice Walker's The Color Purple is known for talking about gender, sexuality and race, and hence, has been removed from the library shelves. 

6. Animal Farm by George Orwell

George Orwell's Animal Farm has not been kept in the libraries of many schools since it talks about politics and criticises governments that have too much power. 

7. Looking for Alaska by John Green

Looking for Alaska by John Green speaks about teenage life and loss and is not a part of the libraries of some schools since it talks about sex and the use of bad language.