Banned Books of the Year – 2018
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Banned Books of 2018
The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked347 challenges to library, school and university materials and services in 2018.
Of the 483 books challenged or banned in 2018, the Top 11 Most Challenged Books are:
George (Scholastic Gold)
Banned, challenged, and relocated because it was believed to encourage children to clear browser history and change their bodies using hormones, and for mentioning “dirty magazines,” describing male anatomy, “creating confusion,” and including a transgender character
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Banned and challenged for including LGBTQIA+ content, and for political and religious viewpoints
Captain Underpants Children 12 Books Set Collection Attack of The Talking Toilet
Series was challenged because it was perceived as encouraging disruptive behavior, while Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot was challenged for including a same-sex couple
The Hate U Give
Banned and challenged because it was deemed “anti-cop,” and for profanity, drug use, and sexual references
Drama: A Graphic Novel
Banned and challenged for including LGBTQIA+ characters and themes
Thirteen Reasons Why
Banned, challenged, and restricted for addressing teen suicide
This One Summer
Banned and challenged for profanity, sexual references, and certain illustrations
Skippyjon Jones
Challenged for depicting stereotypes of Mexican culture
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Banned and challenged for sexual references, profanity, violence, gambling, and underage drinking, and for its religious viewpoint
This Day in June
Challenged and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content
Two Boys Kissing
Challenged and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content
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