“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them doesn't read them. The author of the novel in question, Ray Bradbury, made this statement regarding censorship and book burning, the main topic of his most famous novel Fahrenheit 451. The novel is set in a futuristic dystopia where books and other activities that offer instant gratification (like being a pawn) is banned and, in the case of books, burned. The story's protagonist, Guy Montag, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and realization of the corrupt world around him. The book offers profound insight into the potential dangers of our society obsessed with instant satisfaction. Fahrenheit 451 has no logical reason to be banned by the school district, and not only does it illustrate an appropriate warning to society and has anti-censorship themes, but it is also written by a highly respected and outspoken anti-censorship author, Ray Bradbury. Ray Bradbury is a prestigious member of the literary community. Due to financial inability, Bradbury was unable to attend college. However, he spent numerous days of his childhood and adolescence in libraries, presumably reading, studying and familiarizing himself with various types of literature. Using this knowledge, he wrote many great works throughout his storied career. He wrote over six hundred short stories, thirty books, and a vast amount of other well-received literary works, including Fahrenheit 451, which is widely considered his most significant and insightful piece of writing. In addition to being a prolific writer, Bradbury received a special citation from the Pulitzer Committee in 2007 for "his distinguished, prolific, and profoundly influential career as an unrivaled... paper center... is bookless, Fahrenheit 451 warns humanity of a dystopian future that will occur if society continues its obsession with instant gratification through television and other multimedia content The novel contains a major anti-censorship theme, and paired with a prestigious author, Fahrenheit 451 is a classic. instant worthy of its place in libraries. I personally really enjoyed reading the novel. I felt like its message really applied to our society and made me realize that there is so much more than just TV and movies. similar. It inspired me to take my time and enjoy all that life has to offer, and I think every person should have the opportunity to read this novel and find their own meaning. The board should not ban Fahrenheit 451; instead, I encourage the application of the themes and warnings present in the novel.