The God Box
By Alex Sanchez
"Lambda Literary Award-winning author Alex Sanchez tackles a subject ripped from the headlines in this exciting and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be both religious and gay. " - Goodreads
Why was this book challenged?
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Reasons: LGBTQIA+
The God Box by Alex Sanchez has endured anti-gay challenges from groups who want his book removed from libraries, read more in his interview with Edge Media Network
See our Frequently Asked Questions webpage for more information about why LGBTQIA+ stories are being targeted for censorship in the U.S.
Ways to read this book at STCC!
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