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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Where: Several schools, 2007 - Present
Why: Sexuality, racism, vulgarity, anti-Christian content
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Where: Pennsylvania, 1996
Why: Profanity, disrespect for adults, an elaborate fantasy world that might "lead to confusion"
Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Where: Several Schools, 2012
Why: Offensive language, unsuitable for schools, partial nudity, violence, misbehavior, blackmail, threats
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Where: Colorado
Why: Charlie Bucket embraced a "poor philosophy of life"
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Where: Kansas, 2006
Why: Talking animals were an "insult to God"
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Where: Virginia, 2010
Why: Too depressing, pornographic tendancies
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Where: California, 1999
Why: Violence, profanity, depiction of the Vietnam War
Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going
Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going
Where: South Carolina & Illinois, 2007
Why: Mature content
The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Where: Southern California, 1994
Why: Sexual situations, depictions of death, euthanasia
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Where: South Carolina, 1987
Why: Language, sexual references
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
Where: Several Schools, 1983
Why: Encouraged children to lie, spy, and swear
The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
Where: Several Schools, 1997 - Present
Why: Promoting witchcraft
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Where: Several schools, 2010
Why: Anti-ethnic, anti-family, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic, violence, religious viewpoint, unsuited to age group
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
Where: Kentucky, 2014
Why: Violence
In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak
In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak
Where: North Carolina, 2006
Why: Violence, nudity
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
Where: Wisconsin, 1986
Why: Promoting cannibalism
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Where: Tennessee, 2012
Why: Sexual activity
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Where: California, 1989
Why: Criminalized the foresting industry and would persude children against logging
The Lord of the Flies
The Lord of the Flies
Where: Several Schools
Why: Violence
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Where: Illionois, 2006-2009
Why: Sexuality
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Where: Colorado, 2007
Why: Glamorized suicide
Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyers
Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyers
Where: Several schools
Why: Sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, showed a religious viewpoint
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Where: Southern States, 1963
Why: Witchcraft, supernatural events
Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford
Where's Waldo? by Martin Handford
Where: Several schools, 1987
Why: Topless beachgoer
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