A novel that has surprisingly been attempted to be banned at libraries across the country is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.

Set in the times of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is a tale of two men travelling from farm to farm looking for paying job opportunities.

George, being witty but uneducated, and Lennie, having a strong appearance but an unnamed mental disability, stay together no matter what.

Though this book contains vulgar language from time to time, and an act of violence containing a gun, this book is very important to America’s society.

One of the themes of the classic novel is the loyalty of friendship.

The fact that George stays by Lennie’s side, no matter how bothersome or unhelpful he is to their trip, is a sign of true friendship.

Steinbeck’s novel about the loyalty of friendship through thick and thin is required by a lot of schools to be read and analyzed by students across America.

By banning this book, it robs kids of an experience to teach them the lesson of true friendship.