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Banned Books Week 2024: Top 10 Banned or Challenged Books

#1 - Gender Queer

Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

Reasons: for LGBTQIA+ content, and because it was considered to have sexually explicit images

#2 - All Boys Aren't Blue

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

Reasons: for LGBTQ+ content and because it was considered to be sexually explicit

#3 - This Book is Gay

This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson

Reasons: for providing sexual education and LGBTQIA+ content

#4 Perks of Being a Wall Flower

Challenged for: claimed to be sexually explicit, LGBTQIA+ content, rape, drugs, profanity

#5 Flamer

Challenged for: LGBTQIA+ content, claimed to be sexually explicit

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#6 - The Bluest Eye

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

Reasons: for depictions of child sexual abuse, considered to be sexually explicit

#7 Me, Earl, and the dying girl

Challenged for: claimed to be sexually explicit, profanity

#8 Tricks

Challenged for: claimed to be sexually explicit, drugs, rape, LGBTQIA+ content

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Full Challenged and Banned Book Report for 2024