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Why is "The Outsiders" a banned book? The Outsiders is often challenged due to its portrayal of violence, drinking, smoking, and foul language among young people. Despite these challenges, this novel is still widely read in school curriculums. Is Johnny the youngest greaser? No. Ponyboy is...
The NotebookandWater for Elephants. ButThe Outsidersfar outstrips them both in the sophisticated storytelling of Adam Rapp and Justine Levine’s book, the adventurous staging of director Danya Taymor, and the dramatically specific and potent score from Levine and folk duo Jamestown Revival. Put...