Embedded Files
View STCC's Periodic Table of Banned Books
"Five troubled teenagers fall into prostitution as they search for freedom, safety, community, family, and love." - HELM
Why was this book challenged?
Why was this book challenged?
Banned book element tile
Reasons: Violence, Sexual Content, LGBTQIA+
Reasons: Violence, Sexual Content, LGBTQIA+
With 33 bans, Tricks was one of the 11 most banned books of 2023, according to Pen America. The treatment of controversial topics, such as drug use, sex work, sexual abuse, and suicide, has led to intense discussions and questions in the United States regarding the depiction of these subjects in youth and educational literature.
After writing Tricks, the author, Ellen Hopkins recieved this message from a reader saying, “I am a gay male, living in rural TN. When I was introduced to Seth in Tricks, I actually understood his pain . . . I just wanted to thank you for writing about him. It made me realize how many more people out there go through what I have been through and still am enduring.”
Ways to read this book at STCC!
Ways to read this book at STCC!
Members of the STCC community have full borrowing privileges at the STCC Library, located in Building 19, 2nd Floor, provided they are actively registered in the college system and their records are in good standing.
Database access and e-content is available to all students, faculty, and staff using the following credentials:
Username: STCC ID number
Password: Last name in capital letters.
Print Book
Print Book
eBook
eBook
eBook not available at STCC, please see other options below
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.
Check public libraries in Western Massachusetts via CW/MARS:
Residents of Massachusetts can sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard, to access their digital materials such as eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Follow the instructions on the BPL's website:
Page updated
Report abuse