Why Was Water for Elephants Banned? We Still Don’t Get It
Utah banned Water for Elephants in schools under a new law. We reviewed the film, the book, and the ban—and we’re still wondering what the issue was.
A Podcast for Casual Bookworms Everywhere. Every week, join co hosts Meaghan & Shirin as they share their thoughts & opinions about books and their adaptations-the good, the bad & the crappy of it all. New episodes drop every Friday.
Utah banned Water for Elephants in schools under a new law. We reviewed the film, the book, and the ban—and we’re still wondering what the issue was.
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