Haroun and the Sea of Stories Lesson Plan

Every classroom has its own strengths and challenges, but Haroun and the Sea of Stories conveys some messages about free speech, censorship, and politics that may stir up some sensitive issues in today’s social and political climate. You may want to pick and choose the lesson material you feel your class will be most comfortable with, or make some time and space for guided discussions about how to relate the book’s messages to today’s world. Additionally, the fatwa against author Salman Rushdie was issued a few years prior to the publication of Haroun, and the book is most interestingly and effectively analyzed in this context. However, you may also want to take time to explore the issue...