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1 | Title | Author | School Year Received | Form | Current Status | Professional Reviews | Notes and/or Resources |
2 | By the time you read this, I'll be dead | Julie Anne Peters | 2025-26 | RfR_BTTYRTIBD_Redacted | Not Removed | BTTYRTIBD_Reviews | Notes: Request alleges the material is prohibited under Section 847.012 F.S. (harmful to minors) and depicts or describes sexual conduct. As such, the material will be reviewed by a District Literacy Council. Meeting Information: Date and Time: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. and Friday, August 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Location: RBELC, 1st Floor Conference Room A 8.31.2026 Update: The District Literacy Council reviewed the book, By the Time You Read This I’ll be Dead by Julie Anne Peters and recommended retaining the material in OCPS high school media centers. Using the OCPS Literacy Council Guiding Checklist and the Florida statutes as a guide, the council discussed that the author’s purpose was to provide the perspective of a teenager who is experiencing difficulties and contemplating suicide. Committee members debated the book's content, specifically regarding suicide, balancing concerns about appropriate maturity levels with the potential for the story to connect with and support students in need. The book includes resources for additional support for students who are experiencing mental health concerns. July 30, 2026 Meeting Minutes, August 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes, August 14, 2026 DLC Presentation |
3 | The Beats: A Graphic Novel | Harvey Pekar | 2025-26 | TB_RfR_Redacted | Restricted | TB_2525_Reviews | Notes: Request alleges the material is prohibited under Section 847.012 F.S. (harmful to minors). As such, the material will be reviewed by a District Literacy Council. Meeting Information: Date and Time: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Location: RBELC, 1st Floor Conference Room A 5.4.26 DLC Slide Deck | Meeting Minutes | DLC Guiding Checklists 5.4.26 Update: “The District Literacy Council reviewed the book, The Beats: A Graphic History by Harvey Pekar and recommended retaining the material in OCPS media centers, but restrict circulation to Junior and Senior-level students. Using the OCPS Literacy Council Guiding Checklist for the Review of Media Center Materials of Other Reading Materials as a guide, the council discussed the purpose and the content of the book. The council believes that the purpose of the book was to inform the reader of the Beat poet generation and the cultural revolution of these literary artists of the post World War II era. Presented as a comprehensive overview with multiple points of view and reflected writing styles of these poets, this title provides a resource on a topic that is currently limited in library media collections. Due to the portrayal of some of the unsavory aspects and behaviors shown by the authors within the story of their lives, it is recommended that this title is retained to Junior and Seniors for circulation. The council concluded that it would not motivate students to emulate the behavior of the artists as it was told as a cautionary tale. The text has literary, artistic, and historic value for Juniors and Seniors, where the Beat poet era is introduced in the high school curriculum and Advanced Studies programs." 5.27.26 Update: The School Board Level Request for Reconsideration will take place at the July 28, 2026, school board meeting. 3 copies district-wide 7.30.26 Update: The School Board accepted the District Literacy Council recommendation to retain The Beats By Harvey Pekar for 11th and 12th grade students. |
4 | Do Animals Fall in Love? | Katharina von der Gathen | 2025-26 | DAFIL_2526_RfR_Form | Not Removed | DAFIL_2526_Reviews | Notes: Request alleges the material depicts sexual conduct. As such, the material will be reviewed by a District Literacy Council. Meeting Information: Date and Time: Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Location: RBELC, 1st Floor Conference Room A 11.7. DLC Slide Deck 11.7 DLC Meeting Minutes 11.07.2025 Update: “The District Literacy Council reviewed the book, Do Animals Fall in Love? by Katharine von der Gathen, on November 7, 2025, and recommended retaining the book for middle school. Using the OCPS Literacy Council Guiding Checklist for the Review of Media Center Materials of Other Reading Materials as a guide, the council discussed the purpose and the content of the book. The council stated throughout the discussion that they believe this book’s content does not violate state statutes as it is written. The purpose of the material is to educate and inform readers of the entire span of animal reproduction. The 6th and 7th-grade science standards require students to learn about animal reproduction (SC.6.L.15 & SC.7.L.16.4). The content of the title is factual for readers. The illustrations are scientifically accurate, and the book does not contain photographs that could be considered harmful to minors, as defined in the statutes. The statute refers to human sexual behavior and not animals.” 4 copies district-wide. 11.13.2025 Update: Complainant challenged the outcome of the District Literacy Council. Moving to School Board level. 01.13.2026: Do Animals Fall in Love? will be discussed during the January 13, 2026, regularly scheduled School Board Meeting. 01.14.2026: School Board voted to retain Do Animals Fall in Love? |
5 | Scythe | Neal Shusterman | 2025-26 | S_2526_RfR_Form | Not Removed | S_2526_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Windermere HS. 09.12.2025 Update: School Literacy Council voted to retain the material. " The council recommends to retain the material. This decision was based on the fact that the book is age/grade level appropriate, activities for use align with state standards, and the concepts are thought provoking and challenging. Both students and teachers find the book engaging and it allows for a wide range of discussion opportunities. The book is not obscene nor does it contain pornography. The council also shared that the book has won numerous awards and was also a Florida Teen Read’s Choice book." 166 copies district-wide. |
6 | A Court of Mist and Fury | Sarah J. Maas | 2024-25 | ACOMAF_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | ACOMAF_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Odyssey MS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. The conference took place on 12.09.2024. Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on evidence presented and checkout history (last borrowed in 2019). - Email Follow-Up from Principal Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
7 | A Clash of Kings | George R.R. Martin | 2024-25 | ACOK_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | ACOK_RfR_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Piedmont Lakes MS on 12.12.2024. School in process of scheduling informal meeting. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
8 | It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity | Theresa Thorn | 2024-25 | IFGTBY_RfR_Form | Restricted | IFGTBY_Reviews | Notes: Complainant completed the Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration conference and opted to moved forward with next steps in challenge process. As the basis of the challenge is that the book is harmful to minors, this will move to a District Literacy Council. 2/5/2025 Update: District Literacy Council convened. Recommended to retain the book with access for students in grades 2 and up. - DLC Presentation 2.5.25 - DLC Resources 2.5.25 - DLC Minutes 2.5.25 - DLC Guiding Checklist 2.5.25 District Literacy Council - Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
9 | Last Night at the Telegraph Club | Malinda Lo | 2024-25 | LNATTC_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | LNATTC_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Evans HS. Complainant completed the Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration conference and opted to moved forward with next steps in challenge process. As the basis of the challenge is that the book is harmful to minors, this will move to a District Literacy Council. 8 copies district-wide District Literacy Council Meeting - Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1:30 P.M. Minutes. District Literacy Council Results: Voted to restrict to grades 9-12. 03.05.25: Complainant indicated disagreement with District Literacy Council's decision and would like to move forward with School Board Level Formal Request for Reconsideration. School Board Level Review: Retained, grades 9-12 Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
10 | And They Lived | Steven Salvatore | 2024-25 | ATL_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | ATL_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Evans HS. Complainant completed the Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration conference and opted to moved forward with next steps in challenge process. As the basis of the challenge is that the book is harmful to minors, this will move to a District Literacy Council. 2 copies district-wide District Literacy Council Meeting - Monday, February 24, 2025, 1:00 P.M. District Literacy Council Results: Voted to restrict to grades 11-12. Meeting Minutes 03.05.25: Complainant indicated disagreement with District Literacy Council's decision and would like to move forward with School Board Level Formal Request for Reconsideration. School Board Level Review: Retained, grades 11-12 Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
11 | Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) | Lev A. C. Rosen | 2024-25 | JoH_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | JoH_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Olympia HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. The conference took place on 01.31.2025. Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on the evidence presented and checkout history (never borrowed since acquisition in 2018). 1 copy district-wide. School removed. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
12 | Empire of Storms | Sarah J. Maas | 2024-25 | EOS_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | EOS_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to SunRidge MS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on checkout history. 2.27.2025: All schools have been notified of this decision and encouraged to review the material. 17 copies district-wide. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
13 | The Infinite Moment of Us | Lauren Myracle | 2024-25 | TIMOU_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | TIMOU_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on checkout history (never borrowed since acquisition in 2016). 2 copies district-wide. |
14 | Storm and Fury | Jennifer Armentrout | 2024-25 | SaF_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | SAF_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Lakeview MS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 03.06.2025: Resolved to remove the book from the middle school collection based on evidence presented. All schools notified of this decision on March 7, 2025. 36 copies district-wide. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
15 | Beautiful Disaster | Jamie McGuire | 2024-25 | Request Waived | BD_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Winter Park HS. Unable to process request as the book is not part of the WPHS collection (or any collection witin the district). 0 copies district-wide. | |
16 | Forever for a Year | B.T. Gottfred | 2024-25 | FFaY_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | FFAY_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 03.05. 25: Complainant identified this title as priority for review purposes. 04.03.25: Public Meeting Notice (April 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at RBELC). District Literacy Council Results: Voted to retain in grades 10-12. Meeting Minutes. 2 copies district-wide. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
17 | Anatomy of a Boyfriend | Daria Snadowsky | 2024-25 | AoaB_RfR_Form | Request Waived | AOAB_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Unable to process request as the book is not part of the TCHS collection (or any collection witin the district). 0 copies district-wide. |
18 | The Duff | Kody Keplinger | 2024-25 | TD_RfR_Form | Request Waived | TD_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 4 copies district-wide. Complainant did not follow-up to indicate order of requests. |
19 | Choke | Chuck Palahniuk | 2024-25 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | C_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 1 copy district-wide. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
20 | Forever | Judy Blume | 2024-25 | F_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | F_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 03.05. 25: Complainant identified this title as priority for review purposes. 04.05.25: Public Meeting Notice (April 9, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at RBELC). District Literacy Council Results: Voted to retain in grades 9-12. Meeting Minutes. 6 copies district-wide. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
21 | The Handmaid's Tale | Margaret Atwood | 2024-25 | tHT_RfR_Form | Request Waived | THT_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 126 copies district-wide. Complainant did not follow-up to indicate order of requests. |
22 | A Clockwork Orange | Anthony Burgess | 2024-25 | aCO_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | ACO_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Timber Creek HS. Unable to process request as the book is not part of the TCHS collection. 9 copies district-wide. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
23 | The Haters | Jesse Andrews | 2024-25 | TH_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | TH_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Freedom MS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 03.05.2025: Resolved to remove the book from the middle school collection based on evidence presented. All schools notified of this decision on March 7, 2025. 10 copies district-wide. |
24 | All Your Perfects | Colleen Hoover | 2024-25 | AYP_RfR_Form | Request Waived | AYP_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Jones HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. UPDATE 03.25.25: Complainant did not respond to school administrator's emails regarding in-person conference. As such, the request is waived. 4 copies district-wide. |
25 | Kingdom of Ash | Sarah J. Maas | 2024-25 | KOA_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | KOA_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Dr. Phillips HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 04.03.2025: Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history (0 checkouts in 7 years). 4 copies district-wide. |
26 | The War of Two Queen | Jennifer Armentrout | 2024-25 | TWOTQ_RfR_Form | Request Waived | TWOTQ_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Winter Park HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 04.09.25 Update: Complainant did not respond to school administrator's emails regarding in-person conference. As such, the request is waived. 1 copy district-wide. |
27 | Red Hood | Elana Arnold | 2024-25 | RH_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | RH_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Ocoee HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. Followed up with complainant to request page 3 of the Request for Reconsideration form. 04.11.2025 Update: Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history (1 checkouts in 3 years). 5 copies district-wide. District Literacy Council: Red Hood by Elana Arnold o Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 o Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. o Location: Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, First Floor Conference Room A 05.09.2025 Update: District literacy council voted to retain in high school media center collections. DLC Minutes. 05.20.2025 Update: Complainant has escalated to a School Board Level Request for Reconsideration. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
28 | Homegoing | Yaa Gyasi | 2024-25 | None Submitted | Request Waived | H_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Windermere HS as an Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. Unable to process request as the book is not part of the Windermere HS collection. 38 copies district-wide (includes a class set of 31 copies) |
29 | The Carnival at Bray | Jessie Ann Foley | 2024-25 | TCAB_RfR_Form, Additional Information Provided by Complaintant | Removed: School-Level | TCAB_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Winter Park High School (9th Grade Center) as an Informal Request for Reconsideration. 04.15.2025 Update: Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history. 1 copy district-wide. |
30 | Milk and Honey | Rupi Kaur | 2024-25 | MAH_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | MAH_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to West Orange High School as an Informal Request for Reconsideration. Update: Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history. 4 copies district-wide. |
31 | Triangles | Ellen Hopkins | 2024-25 | T_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | T_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to West Orange High School as an Informal Request for Reconsideration. Update: Physical copy of book was lost. Resolved to remove from collection. 1 copy district-wide. |
32 | Homegoing | Yaa Gyasi | 2024-25 | H_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | H_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Lake Buena Vista HS as an Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration 38 copies district-wide (includes a class set of 31 copies) District Literacy Council: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi o Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 o Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. o Location: Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, First Floor Conference Room A 05.09.2025 Update: District literacy council voted to retain in media center collections. DLC Minutes. 05.20.2025 Update: Complainant has escalated to a School Board Level Request for Reconsideration. Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
33 | A Stolen Life | Jaycee Dugard | 2024-25 | ASL_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | ASL_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Dr. Phillips HS as an Informal Request for Reconsideration. 10 copies district-wide. 06.05.2025 Updated: District Literacy Council voted to remove the book from all media center collections. DLC Minutes. Meeting Announcement Removed as a result of State Board of Education discussion. |
34 | People Kill People | Ellen Hopkins | 2024-25 | PKP_RfR_Form | Request Waived | PKP_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Horizon HS as an Informal Request for Reconsideration. 2 copies district-wide. Unable to process request. Horizon HS's copy of the book was lost. |
35 | The Sun and Her Flowers | Rupi Kaur | 2024-25 | TSAHF_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | TSAHF_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Ocoee HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. Update: Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history. 7 copies district-wide. |
36 | I Never | Laura Hooper | 2024-25 | IN_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | IN_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Horizon HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 1 copy district-wide. Update: Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history. |
37 | The War of Two Queens | Jennifer Armentrout | 2024-25 | TWOTQ_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | TWOTQ_Reviews | Notes: Submitted for a second time by a different complainant to Winter Park HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 1 copy district-wide. Resolved to remove the book from the school collection based on lack of circulation history. |
38 | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl | Jesse Andrews | 2024-25 | MAEATDG_RfR_Form | Request Waived | MAEATDG_Reviews | Notes: Submitted to Colonial HS. Informal School Level Request for Reconsideration. 12 copies district-wide. |
39 | Blankets | Craig Thompson | 2023-24 | B_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | B_Reviews | Notes: Challenged at Windermere HS and Winter Park HS. Received on 09.22.2023. |
40 | This Book is Gay | Juno Dawson | 2022-23 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | TBIG_Reviews | Notes: State identification as not appropriate. |
41 | Let's Talk About It | Erika Moen, Matthew Nolan | 2022-23 | LTAI_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | LTAI_Reviews | Notes: removed 3 copies total in district-wide collection, 1 each at Evans, Horizon, and Lake Buena Vista High Schools. State identification as not appropriate. |
42 | Shut Up! | Marilyn Reynolds | 2022-23 | SU_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | SU_Reviews | Note: Removed at Timber Creek High School Resources: - Principal Email to District Designee Notes (8.25.2023/9.22.2023): Re-reviewed by district-based certified media specialists using resources linked above along with the actual book. The book contains descriptions of sexual conduct (HB 1069, 2023). As such, the book must be removed from collections. Schools will be notified by email on 9.22.2023. |
43 | Scars | Cheryl Rainfield | 2022-23 | S_RfR_Form | Not Removed | S_Reviews | Notes: "The committee (including myself) read Scars and have decided not to remove the book from circulation." - Principal Email |
44 | Tricks | Ellen Hopkins | 2022-23 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | T_Reviews | Notes: Restricted to High School only. - DLC Guiding Checklist - Tricks - DLC Minutes - Tricks The resources below were provided to council members. - School Board Member Email - Locations/Circulation Data for Books | Feb 10 - Council Resources (accessible above) Notes (8.25.2023/9.22.2023): Re-reviewed by district-based certified media specialists using resources linked above along with the actual book. The characters are illegally sex trafficked and detailing their experience. The book contains several descriptions of sexual conduct (HB 1069, 2023). As such, the book must be removed from collections. Schools will be notified by email on 9.22.2023. |
45 | Identical | Ellen Hopkins | 2022-23 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | EOS_Reviews | Notes (5.25.2023): Restricted to High School only. - DLC Guiding Checklist - Identical - DLC Minutes - Identical The resources below were provided to council members. - School Board Member Email - Locations/Circulation Data for Books | Feb 10 - Council Resources (accessible above) Notes (8.25.2023/9.22.2023): Re-reviewed by district-based certified media specialists using resources linked above along with the actual book. The book contains several descriptions of sexual conduct (HB 1069, 2023). As such, the book must be removed from collections. Schools will be notified by email on 9.22.2023. |
46 | Water for Elephants | Sara Gruen | 2022-23 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | WfE_Reviews | Notes: Removed district wide. - DLC Guiding Checklist - Water for Elephants - DLC Minutes - Water for Elephants The resources below were provided to council members. - School Board Member Email - Locations/Circulation Data for Books | Feb 10 - Council Resources (accessible above) |
47 | It's Perfectly Normal Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, and Sexual Health | Robie H. Harris | 2022-23 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | Notes: State identification as not appropriate. | |
48 | Assassination Classroom Volume I | Yusei Matsui | 2022-23 | AC_RfR_Form | Removed: School-Level | AC_Reviews | Notes: Removed at Lake Nona High School - SLC Minutes for Assassination Classroom LNHS |
49 | The Infinite Moment of Us | Lauren Myracle | 2022-23 | TIMOU_RfR_Form | Request Waived | TIMOU_Reviews | Notes: School is attempting to schedule a meeting with parent/resident in accordance with School Board Policy IJL. Parent did not respond to meeting requests. |
50 | Gender Queer | Maia Kobabe | 2021-22 | None Submitted | Removed: District-Wide | GQ_Reviews | Notes: Reviewed at District Level on May 9, 2022 Resources: - Gender Queer Review Recommendation - District Review Notes_GenderQueer - District Review 2_ GenderQueer - State identification as not appropriate. |
51 | Lawn Boy | Jonathan Evison | 2021-22 | LB_RfR_Form | Removed: District-Wide | LB_Reviews | Notes: Reviewed at District Level on February 15, 2022 Resources: - District Literacy Council Review Packet - District Literacy Council Meeting Presentation Lawn Boy 2.15.22 - District Literacy Council Notes_ Lawn Boy 2.15.2022 - District Literacy Council Recommendation_LawnBoy Notes (8.25.2023/9.22.2023): Re-reviewed by district-based certified media specialists using resources linked above along with the actual book. Determined that one sentence in the book describes "actual sexual intercourse" between two characters which is an example of sexual conduct (HB 1069, 2023). As such, the book must be removed from collections. Schools will be notified by email on 9.22.2023. |
52 | Born a Crime | Trevor Noah | 2021-22 | BaC_RfR_Form | Not Removed | BaC_Reviews | Notes: Reviewed at District Level on March 7, 2022 Resources: - District Literacy Council Review Packet - District Literacy Council Recommendation_ Born a Crime - District Literacy Council Notes_ Born a Crime - District Literacy Council Meeting Born a Crime 2.18.22 Notes (8.25.2023): Re-reviewed by district-based certified media specialists using resources linked above, determined that the concerns noted on the Request for Reconsideration form do not describe sexual conduct (HB 1069, 2023). As such, the book can remain available to students. |