The drama of theater and friendship on the page… and controversy off the page. Challenged for LGBTQ+ themes. Books like these need to...

Sometimes the most dangerous stories are the tender ones. Pulled for profanity and alleged “pornographic” content, but most readers found...

A story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption that shook the world. Challenged for depictions of violence, sexual assault, and...

What does grief look like through the eyes of a child? Challenged for language, sexual references, and depictions of trauma, yet it...

What happens when women are stripped of every right? Challenged for sexual content, violence, and religious depictions. Stories like this...

“Big Brother is watching you…” This classic has been banned and challenged for decades because of its political themes, sex scenes, and...

A memoir of resilience, family, and finding strength amid hardship. Challenged for “offensive language” and depictions of child neglect —...

Grief, love, and growing up — all wrapped in one unforgettable story. Challenged for sexual content and language, yet readers connect...

Magic, friendship, and the battle between good and evil, but not everyone approved. The series has been banned and challenged for...

A coming-of-age story that doesn’t look away from the hard parts of growing up. Banned and challenged for depictions of mental health,...

What happens when civilization falls away? Challenged for violence, language, and “dark themes,” this book forces readers to confront the...