College: Reynolds Community College
Faculty mentor: Lindsey Stoneking
Project summary: This paper examines the recent surge in book banning within U.S. public schools, arguing that this trend threatens intellectual freedom and disproportionately targets stories by marginalized authors. The report highlights how political polarization and "censorship mania" are narrowing the literary landscape, ultimately hindering students' ability to develop empathy and a well-rounded understanding of history.

Read Isaac Parrish's Report