The censor board should review this story and remove racist ideologies from the book. If the committee were able to change the concept of prejudice against people of color, the book would be tolerable for young students. Without the prejudicial comments and negative influences of people of color implicit in the dialogue, this book would be suitable for a wider audience. The author's unwelcome portrayal of people of color is a disgrace to the culture of African Americans and Native Americans. Young minds would be safe from the racially offensive language used, and they would be safe from the violent opinions of people used by Mark Twain. The American Library Association should be in charge of authorizing the removal of the racist ideology of Tom Sawyer's story. They promote the freedom of expression of the ideas in a book. This is important work to do. If thorough work is not done, this would be harmful to the public. The American Library Association cites John Mills's works On Freedom as stating that "mankind would be no more justified in silencing that person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind" ( John Mill 1859). Challenging book views is difficult and requires dedication to maintain. The reading public who wants to read about Tom Sawyer will express a desire not to ban the book. The American Library Association will have to decide the best path to meet the needs of readers while ensuring the safety of young minds. The Story of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a great book to read, but it cannot be reached by a wider audience as it is imperative to ban it for young people