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"After Grace learns of a girl who was run out of town for accusing the popular guys at school of gang rape, she convinces her friends Rosina and Erin to help her form an anonymous group of girls, called The Nowhere Girls, to resist the sexist culture at Prescott High. As their group grows in number their movement becomes about more than sex, and transforms the lives of its members, their school, and the entire community," - HELM
Why was this book challenged?
Why was this book challenged?
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Reasons: Violence
Reasons: Violence
In 2021 at the Leander Independent School District in Texas sought to remove the Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed from its book club reading lists. Pen America describes this banning effort and the author's appeal to reinstate their books through a fair review process.
See our Frequently Asked Questions webpage to learn more about the differences between a challenge and a ban.
Ways to read this book at STCC!
Ways to read this book at STCC!
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Additional Resources and Accessibility
Additional Resources and Accessibility
If you prefer to listen to your books, or if the print or eBook versions of this book are checked out at STCC, you have additional checkout options through Massachusetts public libraries. CW/MARS and Boston Public Library eCards will give you access to eBook and Audiobook versions of this book. You can also download the Libby app to listen to audiobooks on your smartphone. These resources are outside of STCC Library, please consult your local public library for any questions regarding these outside resources.
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