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Banned Books Week

Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023. Image depicts covers from frequently challenged books. ALA.ORG/BBOOKS ALA American Library Association.

“This is a dangerous time for readers and the public servants who provide access to reading materials. Readers, particularly students, are losing access to critical information, and librarians and teachers are under attack for doing their jobs.”
- Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom

Most Challenged Books of 2023

Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia KoBabe. #1 Most Challenged Book of 2023 for LBBTQIA+ content, claimed to be sexually explicit. ALA.org/bbooks

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All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir Manifesto by George M. Johnson. #2 Most Challenged Book of 2023 for LGBTQIA+ content, Claimed to be sexually explicit. ALA.org/bbooks

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This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson. #3 Most Challenged Book of 2023 for LGBTQIA+ content, sex education, claimed to be sexually explicit. ALA.org/bbooks

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky #4 Most Challenged Book of 2022 for claimed to be sexually explicit, LGBTQIA+ content, rape, drugs, profanity. ala.org/bbooks

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Flamer by Mike Curato #5 Most Challenged Book of 2023, for LGBTQIA+ content, claimed to be sexually explicit, ala.org/bbooks

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The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. #6 Most Challenged Book of 2023 for depiction of rape, incest, claimed to be sexually explicit, EDI content. ALA.org/bbooks

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl: A Novel by Jesse Andrews. #7/8 (TIE) Most Challenged Book of 2023 claimed to be sexually explicit, profanity. ALA.org/bbooks

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Tricks by Ellen Hopkins #7/8 (TIE) Most Challenged Book of 2023. Claimed to be sexually explicit, drugs, rape, LGBTQIA+ Content. ALA.org/bbooks

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Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan. #9 Most Challenged Book of 2023. Claimed to be sexually explicit, sex education, LGBTQIA+ content. ALA.org/bbooks

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Sold by Patricia McCormick #10 Most Challenged Book of 2023. Claimed to be sexually explicit, rape. ALA.org/bbooks

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