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Book TitleAuthorDescription/Reason
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“Pink Is a Girl Color”: …And Other Silly Things People SayStacy and Erik DragesetChallenged for breaking gender stereotypes and addressing gender identity.
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#BlackLivesMatter: Protesting RacismRachel L. ThomasRacial 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 HealthM. 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 HereCarrie MacBanned 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 MoreKathleen Stassen BergerReproduction, sexual health, and family planning.
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101 Questions About Sex and Sexuality: With Answers for the Curious, Cautious, and ConfusedFaith Hickman BrynieSexual health, puberty, and reproductive education.
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1984George OrwellBanned for political themes and alleged pro-communist ideas.
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2020 Black Lives Matter MarchesJoyce L. MarkovicsDiscussion of racial protests, activism.
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2040: A Handbook for the FutureDamon GameauGuide and warning about future climate.
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2666Roberto BolañoChallenged for explicit content and criticism of societal corruption.
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7 Days at the Hot CornerTerry TruemanHomophobia, friendship, and self-discovery.
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A Bad Boy Can Be Good for a GirlTanya Lee StoneTeen relationships, sexual content, and peer pressure.
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A Bad Case of StripesDavid ShannonChallenged for promoting individuality and non-conformity.
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A Bear Named TroubleMarion Dane BauerNative American folklore, animal spirits, and cultural connections.
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A Bend in the RiverV.S. NaipaulBanned for its portrayal of post-colonial African society, exploring the complex legacies of colonialism.
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A Bike Like Sergio’sMaribeth BoeltsEconomic inequality, privilege, honesty, and ethical decision-making.
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A Birthday Cake for George WashingtonRamin GaneshramBanned for its portrayal of slavery.
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A Bowl Full of PeaceDiana MooreSubversive political allegory, explicit depictions of societal conflict, and controversial thematic content.
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A Boy No MoreHarry MazerBanned 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”Dave PelzerChild abuse, trauma, survival; banned for its graphic depictions of abuse and neglect
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A Clash of KingsGeorge R. R. MartinBanned for explicit sexual content, graphic violence, and themes of political corruption and betrayal.
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A Clockwork OrangeAnthony BurgessCritique of government control and rehabilitation; banned for violence and political themes.
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A Complicated Love Story Set in SpaceShaun David HutchinsonLGBTQ+ themes, coming-of-age content.
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A Court of Frost and StarlightSarah J. MaasSexual 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 FurySarah J. MaasMature themes, explicit content, and depictions of trauma recovery.
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A Court of Thorns and RosesSarah J. MaasExplicit sexual content and themes of abuse; challenged for mature content.
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A Court of Wings and RuinSarah J. MaasGraphic violence, sexual content, and war-related themes.
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A Dark-Adapted EyeRuth RendellFamily secrets, psychological tension.
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A Darker Shade of MagicV.E. SchwabMagic, alternate worlds, and power struggles.
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A Day in the Life of Marlon BundoJill TwissLGBTQ+ themes and same-sex marriage.
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A Day No Pigs Would DieRobert Newton PeckViolence, animal cruelty, and graphic content
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A Dictionary of MaqiaoHan ShaogongCritique of rural life and government policy in China.
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A Different PondBao Phi and Thi BuiImmigrant experiences and family struggles.
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A Discovery of WitchesDeborah HarknessRomance involving witches and vampires with strong sexual themes; banned for mature content.
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A Doll’s HouseHenrik IbsenAlthough 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 Farewell to ArmsErnest HemingwayWar, love.
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A Fine BalanceRohinton MistryPolitical corruption, class disparity, and human suffering.
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A Fish for Jimmy: InspiredOne Family’s Experience in a Japanese American Internment Camp by Katie YamasakiBanned 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 EarthT.C. BoyleEnvironmental activism and aging in climate chaos.
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A Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. MartinSexual violence, political intrigue.
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A Gift Upon the ShoreM.K. WrenWomen survive apocalyptic America.
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A Good Kind of TroubleLisa Moore RameeRacial justice, activism, social issues.
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A Great Wall: Six Presidents and ChinaPatrick TylerBanned 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 CenturyBen TrockmanBanned for its frank discussion of sexuality and sexual identity.
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A High Five for Glenn BurkePhil BildnerLGBTQ+ themes, sports, self-identity.
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A Home for Goddesses and DogsLeslie ConnorFamily issues, identity, belonging.
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A House for Mr BiswasV.S. NaipaulBanned for its portrayal of the lasting effects of colonialism on identity in the Caribbean.
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A is for ActivistInnosanto NagaraBanned for its promotion of activism, social justice themes, and political leanings.
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A Is for Activist,Innosanto NagaraAdvocacy 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 ZJohn Robert AllmanLGBTQ+ representation, celebration of diverse performers, and exposure to theater culture.
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A Jar of DreamsYoshiko UchidaBanned 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 StoneRuth RendellClass conflict, murder.
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A Kids Book About RacismJevon C. JohnsonDiscusses racism in a direct way, leading to challenges for addressing racism in children’s literature.
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A Lesson in VengeanceVictoria LeeDark themes, violence, supernatural elements.
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A Light in the AtticShel SilversteinDark humor, “rebellious” themes.
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A Line in the DarkMalinda LoBanned for LGBTQ+ themes and violence.
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A Little LifeHanya YanagiharaBanned for explicit depictions of trauma and abuse.
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A Little Too Close to GodDavid HorovitzControversial 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 GoneIshmael BeahBanned for its depiction of violence and hatred resulting from civil conflict and cultural prejudice.
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A Map of HomeRanda JarrarRebellion, religious and cultural identity.
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A Midsummer Night’s DreamWilliam ShakespeareSexuality, magic, and mistaken identity.
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A Monster CallsPatrick NessChallenged for themes related to grief and loss.
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A New Coat for AnnaJane SmithProvocative depictions of poverty, emotional neglect, and societal injustice.
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A New Generation of Homosexuality: Modern Trends in Gay and Lesbian CommunitiesEdward TejirianBanned 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 CommunitiesRandall B. LindseyLGBTQ+ themes, societal changes, and queer culture.
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A Passage to IndiaE.M. ForsterBanned for highlighting tensions between British colonizers and Indians, addressing racial prejudice and injustice.
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A People’s History of the United StatesHoward ZinnCritique of U.S. history from an anti-establishment perspective; banned for its political views.
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A Picture Book of Harriet TubmanDavid A. AdlerDepicts slavery and racial issues, often challenged for its portrayal of difficult historical topics.
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A Picture Book of Robert E. LeeRebecca DanielsSimplified yet contentious portrayals of a divisive historical figure, revisionist interpretations, and politically charged imagery.
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A Picture of FreedomPatricia McKissack (Dear America)Graphic depictions of slavery, the struggle for freedom, and racially charged themes.
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A Place to Hang the MoonKate MessnerStark emotional content, explicit depictions of loss and family trauma, and controversial narrative elements.
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A Place Where Sunflowers GrowAmy Lee-TaiBanned 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 MeanyJohn IrvingReligious themes, language.
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A Raisin in the SunLorraine HansberryBanned 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 OwnVirginia WoolfPromotes female autonomy and free thought; banned in some conservative communities.
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A Separate PeaceJohn KnowlesBanned for violence, war themes, and complex friendships.
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A Simple FavorDarcey BellDeception, betrayal, and murder.
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A Small PlaceJamaica KincaidBanned for challenging colonial legacies and corruption.
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A Streetcar Named DesireTennessee WilliamsThemes of mental illness, sexual assault, and desire.
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A Study in ScarletArthur Conan DoyleReligious themes, crime investigation.
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A Tale of Two CitiesCharles DickensRevolution, justice.
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A Tale of Two SummersBrian SloanLGBTQ+ identity, family relationships, and self-discovery.
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A Terrible Mistake: The Murder of Frank OlsonH.P. Albarelli Jr.Alleges CIA involvement in covert experiments; banned for conspiracy themes.
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A Thousand Splendid SunsKhaled 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 PrayersYiyun LiStories of Chinese citizens grappling with tradition and government influence.
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A Time to KillJohn GrishamJustice, racism, revenge, and a courtroom drama set in the Deep South.
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A Tree Grows in BrooklynBetty SmithPoverty, sexuality.
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A Very, Very Bad ThingJeffrey SelfChallenged for LGBTQ+ content and romantic themes.
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A Visit from the Goon SquadJennifer EganDrug use, sexual content.
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A Walk to RememberNicholas SparksThemes of love, loss, and redemption, with some elements seen as too emotional for certain audiences.
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A Wall in JerusalemMark BravermanControversial for advocating for Palestinian rights and criticizing Israeli policies.
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A Woman’s Right to an Abortion: Roe v. WadeTamara ThompsonBanned for discussions of abortion and reproductive rights.
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A Wrinkle in TimeMadeleine L’EngleAccusations of occult themes.
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A Year in TibetSun ShuyunDepicts the lives of Tibetans, discussing cultural suppression.
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Abe Lincoln At Last (Magic Tree House series)Mary Pope OsborneSimplified historical portrayal and sensitive political themes.
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AbortionBonnie JuettnerAbortion, legal debates, and ethical perspectives.
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AbortionDavid HaugenBanned for discussing the ethics, politics, and perspectives on abortion, a highly controversial topic.