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Hi this is @kimkimchii (on TikTok), about 98% these books are ban in few schools and public libraries in USA. The other percentage is ban in countries. I made this list to spread awareness that you might not find these books at the libraries. Few people don't have privilege to buy books so they rely on school/libraries to access it. There is alot of books we didn't know that got ban.
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Non-fiction books are highlighted orange, young adult are highlighted yellow, children picture book are highlighted green
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¿Qué pasa en mi cuerpo? El libro para muchachas by Lynda Madaras – Puberty, sexual health, and education for young girls.
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“Pink Is a Girl Color”: …And Other Silly Things People Say by Stacy and Erik Drageset – Challenged for breaking gender stereotypes and addressing gender identity.
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#BlackLivesMatter: Protesting Racism by Rachel L. Thomas – Racial justice, social activism, police violence.
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10 Questions You’d Never Ask Your Parents: Straight Answers to Teen’s Questions About Sex, Sexuality, and Health by M. M. M. L. (Mary Jo Rabe) – Banned for its candid approach to sexual education, considered inappropriate or explicit
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10 Things I Can See from Here by Carrie Mac – Banned for LGBTQ+ themes and mental health topics, including anxiety.
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101 Questions About Reproduction: Or How 1 + 1 = 3 or 4 or More by Kathleen Stassen Berger – Reproduction, sexual health, and family planning.
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101 Questions About Sex and Sexuality: With Answers for the Curious, Cautious, and Confused by Faith Hickman Brynie – Sexual health, puberty, and reproductive education.
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1984 by George Orwell – Banned for political themes and alleged pro-communist ideas.
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2020 Black Lives Matter Marches by Joyce L. Markovics – Discussion of racial protests, activism.
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2040: A Handbook for the Future by Damon Gameau – Guide and warning about future climate.
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2666 by Roberto Bolaño – Challenged for explicit content and criticism of societal corruption.
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7 Days at the Hot Corner by Terry Trueman – Homophobia, friendship, and self-discovery.
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A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a Girl by Tanya Lee Stone – Teen relationships, sexual content, and peer pressure.
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A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon – Challenged for promoting individuality and non-conformity.
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A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Dane Bauer – Native American folklore, animal spirits, and cultural connections.
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A Bend in the River by V.S. Naipaul – Banned for its portrayal of post-colonial African society, exploring the complex legacies of colonialism.
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A Bike Like Sergio’s by Maribeth Boelts – Economic inequality, privilege, honesty, and ethical decision-making.
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A Birthday Cake for George Washington by Ramin Ganeshram – Banned for its portrayal of slavery.
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A Bowl Full of Peace by Diana Moore – Subversive political allegory, explicit depictions of societal conflict, and controversial thematic content.
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A Boy No More by Harry Mazer – Banned for its exploration of complex themes related to identity and personal change amid societal pressures, which some believe are too mature for its intended young audience.
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A Child Called “It” by Dave Pelzer – Child abuse, trauma, survival; banned for its graphic depictions of abuse and neglect
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A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin – Banned for explicit sexual content, graphic violence, and themes of political corruption and betrayal.
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A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess – Critique of government control and rehabilitation; banned for violence and political themes.
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A Complicated Love Story Set in Space by Shaun David Hutchinson – LGBTQ+ themes, coming-of-age content.
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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas – Sexual content, mature relationships, and introspection on healing after war.
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A Court of Mist and Fury (series) by Sarah J. Mass — Mild violence and sexual descriptions
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas – Mature themes, explicit content, and depictions of trauma recovery.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas – Explicit sexual content and themes of abuse; challenged for mature content.
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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas – Graphic violence, sexual content, and war-related themes.
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A Dark-Adapted Eye by Ruth Rendell – Family secrets, psychological tension.
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A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab – Magic, alternate worlds, and power struggles.
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A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss – LGBTQ+ themes and same-sex marriage.
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A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck – Violence, animal cruelty, and graphic content
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A Dictionary of Maqiao by Han Shaogong – Critique of rural life and government policy in China.
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A Different Pond by Bao Phi and Thi Bui – Immigrant experiences and family struggles.
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A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – Romance involving witches and vampires with strong sexual themes; banned for mature content.
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A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen – Although progressive for its time, some criticize it today for reinforcing gender stereotypes.
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A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway - banned for its “salacious” content, painfully accurate description of the Italian retreat from Caporetto (ban in Italy), corrupting foreign influence.
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A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry – Political corruption, class disparity, and human suffering.
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A Fish for Jimmy: Inspired by One Family’s Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp by Katie Yamasaki – Banned for its historical portrayal of Japanese American internment, with some arguing it presents a critical view of U.S. history.
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A Friend of the Earth by T.C. Boyle – Environmental activism and aging in climate chaos.
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A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin – Sexual violence, political intrigue.
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A Gift Upon the Shore by M.K. Wren – Women survive apocalyptic America.
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A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramee – Racial justice, activism, social issues.
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A Great Wall: Six Presidents and China by Patrick Tyler – Banned for its political perspective on U.S.-China relations.
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A Guy’s Guide to Sexuality and Sexual Identity in the 21st Century by Ben Trockman – Banned for its frank discussion of sexuality and sexual identity.
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A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner – LGBTQ+ themes, sports, self-identity.
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A History of the United States – Banned for controversial interpretations of historical events, discussions of systemic inequality, and perceived political bias.
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A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor – Family issues, identity, belonging.
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A House for Mr Biswas by V.S. Naipaul – Banned for its portrayal of the lasting effects of colonialism on identity in the Caribbean.
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A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara – Banned for its promotion of activism, social justice themes, and political leanings.
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A Is for Activist, by Innosanto Nagara – Advocacy and social justice, challenged for promoting activism and political ideologies in a children’s book.
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A Is for Audra: Broadway’s Leading Ladies from A to Z by John Robert Allman – LGBTQ+ representation, celebration of diverse performers, and exposure to theater culture.
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A Jar of Dreams by Yoshiko Uchida – Banned for its exploration of cultural identity and the hardships of Japanese American internment, which some claim presents a politically controversial narrative in educational settings.
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A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell – Class conflict, murder.
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A Kids Book About Racism by Jevon C. Johnson – Discusses racism in a direct way, leading to challenges for addressing racism in children’s literature.
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A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee – Dark themes, violence, supernatural elements.
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A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein – Dark humor, “rebellious” themes.
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A Line in the Dark by Malinda Lo – Banned for LGBTQ+ themes and violence.
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara – Banned for explicit depictions of trauma and abuse.
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A Little Too Close to God by David Horovitz – Controversial for its exploration of the difficulties of life in Israel and its frank discussion of the Israeli psyche.
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah – Banned for its depiction of violence and hatred resulting from civil conflict and cultural prejudice.
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A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar – Rebellion, religious and cultural identity.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare – Sexuality, magic, and mistaken identity.
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A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness – Challenged for themes related to grief and loss.
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A New Coat for Anna by Jane Smith – Provocative depictions of poverty, emotional neglect, and societal injustice.
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A New Generation of Homosexuality: Modern Trends in Gay and Lesbian Communities by Edward Tejirian – Banned for exploring modern LGBTQ+ lifestyles and social issues, deemed inappropriate
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A New Generation of Homosexuality: Modern Trends in Gay and Lesbian Communities by Randall B. Lindsey – LGBTQ+ themes, societal changes, and queer culture.
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A Passage to India by E.M. Forster – Banned for highlighting tensions between British colonizers and Indians, addressing racial prejudice and injustice.
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A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn – Critique of U.S. history from an anti-establishment perspective; banned for its political views.
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A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman by David A. Adler – Depicts slavery and racial issues, often challenged for its portrayal of difficult historical topics.
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A Picture Book of Robert E. Lee by Rebecca Daniels – Simplified yet contentious portrayals of a divisive historical figure, revisionist interpretations, and politically charged imagery.
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A Picture of Freedom by Patricia McKissack (Dear America) – Graphic depictions of slavery, the struggle for freedom, and racially charged themes.
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A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Messner – Stark emotional content, explicit depictions of loss and family trauma, and controversial narrative elements.
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A Place Where Sunflowers Grow by Amy Lee-Tai – Banned for its discussion of Japanese American internment and themes of racial injustice, which some believe are too political for young readers.
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A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving – Religious themes, language.
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A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry – Banned for addressing racial segregation and the fight for fair housing rights, highlighting struggles for justice in America.
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A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf – Promotes female autonomy and free thought; banned in some conservative communities.
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A Separate Peace by John Knowles – Banned for violence, war themes, and complex friendships.
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A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell – Deception, betrayal, and murder.
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A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid – Banned for challenging colonial legacies and corruption.
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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams – Themes of mental illness, sexual assault, and desire.
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A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle – Religious themes, crime investigation.
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens – Revolution, justice.
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A Tale of Two Summers by Brian Sloan – LGBTQ+ identity, family relationships, and self-discovery.
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A Terrible Mistake: The Murder of Frank Olson by H.P. Albarelli Jr. – Alleges CIA involvement in covert experiments; banned for conspiracy themes.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (adapted for stage by Ursula Rani Sarma) – Banned for depictions of domestic violence, gender inequality, Women’s resilience, autonomy, and controversial themes about life under oppressive regimes.
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A Thousand Years of Good Prayers by Yiyun Li – Stories of Chinese citizens grappling with tradition and government influence.
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A Time to Kill by John Grisham – Justice, racism, revenge, and a courtroom drama set in the Deep South.
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith – Poverty, sexuality.
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A Very, Very Bad Thing by Jeffrey Self – Challenged for LGBTQ+ content and romantic themes.
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A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan – Drug use, sexual content.
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A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks – Themes of love, loss, and redemption, with some elements seen as too emotional for certain audiences.
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A Wall in Jerusalem by Mark Braverman – Controversial for advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing Israeli policies.
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A Woman’s Right to an Abortion: Roe v. Wade by Tamara Thompson – Banned for discussions of abortion and reproductive rights.
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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle – Accusations of occult themes.
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A Year in Tibet by Sun Shuyun – Depicts the lives of Tibetans, discussing cultural suppression.