As I see it, there is a big difference between a ban and simply removing a book from the recommended book list.
It is a good thing to periodically reconsider what constitutes a 'classic' and why. Sometimes, books that were highly regarded in the past are seen to be deficient now. And, of course, new literature is produced all the time and needs to be considered for the curriculum. And, if something gets added, something else is removed.
As long as the books are still in the library and students can access them, write about them, discuss them, etc, it isn't a ban.
That said, there is a legitimate question what *should* be considered a classic and what *should* be required reading. But that is a much more involved and complicated issue.
It is a good thing to periodically reconsider what constitutes a 'classic' and why. Sometimes, books that were highly regarded in the past are seen to be deficient now. And, of course, new literature is produced all the time and needs to be considered for the curriculum. And, if something gets added, something else is removed.
As long as the books are still in the library and students can access them, write about them, discuss them, etc, it isn't a ban.
That said, there is a legitimate question what *should* be considered a classic and what *should* be required reading. But that is a much more involved and complicated issue.
