We are the Ants
By Shaun David Hutchinson
"Abducted by aliens periodically throughout his youth, Henry Denton is informed by his erstwhile captors that they will end the world in 144 days unless he stops them by deciding that humanity is worth saving." - HELM
Why was this book challenged?
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Reasons: Sexual Content
According to this article by NBC News, We are the Ants is one of 50 books Texas parents want banned from libraries. The description of the complaint for this book states: “This coming-of-age novel about a gay teenager came under fire in Birdville when a parent complained that it has explicit descriptions of 'masturbation and genitalia.'"
Books with LGBTQIA+ content are frequently targeted for censorship, please see our Frequently Asked Questions webpage for more information.
Ways to read this book at STCC!
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Additional Resources and Accessibility
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