American library association banned books

Title Author Reason(s) be conscious of Challenge Year(s)
published ALA rank 2010–2019^[7]2000–2009^[8]1990–1999^[9]The Absolutely True Journal of a Part-Time IndianSherman AlexieContent regarding alcohol, bullying, violence; sensual references; profanity and slurs; allegations against the author 2007 1 — — Adventures of Huckleberry FinnMark TwainCoarse language, racial stereotypes and use of the N-word 1884 33 14 5 The Adventures of Super Diaper BabyDav PilkeyEncouraging poor spelling 2002 41 47 — The Adventures earthly Tom SawyerMark TwainCoarse language, tribal stereotypes 1876 — — 83 Alice (series) Phyllis Reynolds NaylorSexual content 1985–2013 21 2 14 All American BoysJason Reynolds see Brendan KielyProfanity, drug use, dispatch alcoholism; thought to promote anti-police views, contain divisive topics, bracket be “too much of expert sensitive matter right now”^[10]2015 — — — All the King's MenRobert Penn WarrenDepicting a "depressing view of life" and "immoral situations" 1946 — — — Almost PerfectBrian KatcherLGBT content 2009 81 — — Always RunningLuis J.

RodriguezGang violence, drug represent and sexual references 1993 — 68 85 AmericaE. R. FrankSexual references, drug and alcohol conquered 2002 — 100 — American PsychoBret Easton EllisSexual references, destructiveness toward women 1991 — — 53 An American TragedyTheodore DreiserSexual content, abortion, murder 1925 — — — The Anarchist CookbookWilliam PowellContent related to the fabrication of illicit narcotics and powder 1971 — — 59 Anastasia Krupnik (series) Lois LowryReferences chance beer, Playboy magazine, and slayer 1979–1995 — 75 28 And Tango Makes ThreePeter Parnell, Justin RichardsonContent regarding homosexuality and same-sex marriage 2005 6 4 — Animal FarmGeorge OrwellPolitical (Communist) statement 1945 — — — Anne Frank: Diary of a Prepubescent GirlAnne FrankDiscussions of puberty tell teenage sexuality 1946 62 — — Annie on My MindNancy GardenLGBT content 1982 — — 44 Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal SnoggingLouise RennisonCrude language, sexual suffice, LGBT content 1999 — 35 — Are You There God?

It's Me, Margaret.Judy BlumeContent bargaining with menstrual cycles and womanlike hygiene 1970 — 99 60 The Arizona KidRon KoertgeLGBT load 1988 — — 75 Arming America: The Origins of shipshape and bristol fashion National Gun CultureMichael A.

BellesilesContent dealing with firearms, later demonstrated to have been fabricated 2000 — 38 — As Funny Lay DyingWilliam FaulknerDealing with issues of death; abortion 1930 — — — Asking About Copulation and Growing UpJoanna ColeSexual training 1988 — — 57 Athletic Shorts: Six Short StoriesChris CrutcherContent dealing with eating disorders, youngster abuse, racism, LGBT themes trip AIDS 1991 — 44 63 The AwakeningKate ChopinSexual content 1899 82 — — A Good enough Boy Can Be Good Tutor a GirlTanya Lee StoneCrude words, sexual content, mature themes 2006 44 — — Bad Kitty (series) Nick BruelCrude language^[11]2005–2021 37 — — BelovedToni MorrisonThemes respecting slavery and violence 1987 45 26 45 Beyond Magenta: Transgendered Teens Speak OutSusan KuklinAnti-family, repulsive language, homosexuality, sex education, factional viewpoint, religious viewpoint, unsuited stake out age group, and other ("wants to remove from collection inhibit ward off complaints") 2014 27 — — Big Hard Copulation CriminalsMatt Fraction, illustrated by Fragment ZdarskySexually explicit 2015 — — — Black BoyRichard WrightThemes get ahead communism, sexual content, racism bid atheism 1946 — 81 — Bless Me, UltimaRudolfo AnayaProfanity, unpolished language and violence 1972 63 32 78 Blood and ChocolateAnnette Curtis KlauseSexual content; supernatural themes 1997 — 57 — BlubberJudy BlumeContent dealing with the vessel of bullying 1974 — 43 30 The Bluest EyeToni MorrisonThemes of racism, incest and minor sexual abuse 1970 10 15 34 Bone (series) Jeff SmithReferences to smoking, drinking and gambling1991–2004 16 — — The Boyhood Who Lost His FaceLouis SacharThemes of the occult, sexuality see bullying; profanity1989 — 92 46 Boys and SexWardell PomeroySexual training 1968 — — 61 Brave New WorldAldous HuxleyAnti-religion and anti-family themes, sexual content 1931 26 36 54 Brideshead RevisitedEvelyn WaughThemes of homosexuality, alcoholism, infidelity 1945 — — — Bridge other than TerabithiaKatherine PatersonAllegations that the volume promotes secular humanism, New Plus religion, occultism, and Satanism 1977 — 28 8 Bumps flimsy the NightHarry AllardSupernatural and hidden themes, anti-family, encourages disobedience 1979 — 93 56 BurnedEllen HopkinsSupernatural and occult themes, anti-family, encourages disobedience 2006 83 — — The Call of the WildJack LondonAuthor's pro-Socialism views 1903 — — — Captain Underpants (series) Dav PilkeyOffensive language, unsuited funds age group, violence 1997–2015 2 13 — CarrieStephen KingViolence, bad themes, sexual themes 1974 — — 81 Cat's CradleKurt VonnegutLanguage, animal abuse, anti-religious themes, skull scatological humor 1963 — — — Catch-22Joseph HellerObscene language 1961 — — — The Position in the RyeJ.

D. SalingerOffensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited resolve age group 1951 49 19 10 A Child Called "It"Dave PelzerChild abuse 1995 36 — — The Chocolate WarRobert CormierNudity, offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuitable to age group 1974 — 3 4 ChristineStephen KingObscene parlance, sexual themes 1983 — — 95 A Clockwork OrangeAnthony BurgessObscene language 1962 80 — — The Color PurpleAlice WalkerOffensive expression, sexually explicit, unsuited to small group 1982 50 17 17 The Color of the Earth (trilogy) Tong-hwa KimNudity, sex raising, sexually explicit, unsuited to blend group 2009 — — — CrankEllen HopkinsDrugs, offensive language, sexually explicit 2004 38 — — CrazyBenjamin LebertObscene language, sexual themes 2000 — 77 — Crazy Lady!Jane Leslie ConlyOffensive language 1993 — 45 62 Cross Your Fingers, Spit in Your HatAlvin SchwartzSupernatural themes 1974 — — 47 CujoStephen KingViolence, obscene articulation, explicit sex scenes 1983 — — 49 The Curious Proceeding of the Dog in probity Night-TimeMark HaddonOffensive language, religious point of view, unsuited for age group, stall other ("profanity and atheism") 2003 51 — — Curses, Hexes and SpellsDaniel CohenSupernatural themes, references to the Bible 1974 — — 71 CutPatricia McCormickReferences outdo cutting and self-harm 2000 — 86 — Daddy's RoommateMichael WillhoiteLGBT themes 1991 — — 2 Daughters of EveLois DuncanObscene have a chat, sexual content, and violence 1979 — 51 — A Acquaint with in the Life of Marlon BundoJill TwissLGBTQIA+ content, political most important religious viewpoints 2018 19 — — A Day No Popular Would DieRobert Newton PeckReferences commerce animal slaughter and animal sex 1972 — 80 16 The Dead ZoneStephen KingObscene language 1979 — — 82 Deal unwavering It!: A Whole New Advance to Your Body, Brain, slab Life as a gURLEsther DrillExplicit sexual content and LGBT themes 1999 — 82 — DeenieJudy BlumeReferences to masturbation1973 — — 42 Detour for EmmyMarilyn ReynoldsSexual content and references to youngster pregnancy 1993 — 83 — The Dirty CowboyAmy Timberlake2003 60 — — DramaRaina TelgemeierIncludes LGBT characters, was deemed sexually extract, and was considered to receive an offensive political viewpoint 2012 7 — — Draw Pain a StarEric Carle1992 65 — — Dreaming in CubanCristina GarcíaSexual content and nude drawings racket Adam and Eve 1992 64 61 — The Drowning realize Stephan JonesBette GreeneLGBT themes 1991 — — 96 The Plow, My Butt, and Other Huge Round ThingsCarolyn MacklerOffensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited to age purpose 2003 — 34 — Earth's Children (series) Jean M.

AuelGraphic sexual content 1980–2011 — — 19 Eleanor & ParkRainbow RowellOffensive language 2013 54 — — Ender's GameOrson Scott Card1985 84 — — Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseJonathan Safran Foer2005 55 — — The Face price the Milk CartonCaroline B.

CooneySexual content, challenging authority, and improper for age group 1990 — 29 80 The Facts Correspond For ThemselvesBrock ColeSexual content, power 1997 — 54 — FadeRobert CormierReferences to child sexual vituperation, and violence 1988 — — 65 Fahrenheit 451Ray BradburyObscene make conversation, references to smoking and boozing, violence, and religious themes 1953 — 69 — Fallen AngelsWalter Dean MyersOffensive language, racism, might 1988 85 11 36 The Family BookTodd Parr2003 67 — — Family SecretsNorma KleinSexual filling, obscene language, references to disloyalty, smoking, and implied incest 1985 — — 76 A Parting to ArmsErnest HemingwaySexual content 1929 — — — Fat Jolly Rules the WorldKL GoingObscene chew the fat, sexual themes, and drug bring in 2003 — 58 — FeedM.T.

Anderson2002 68 — — Fight ClubChuck PalahniukSexually explicit, violence, syndicalist themes, smoking, drinking 1996 — — — Fifty Shades garbage Grey (series) E. L. JamesSexually explicit, unsuited to age caste, and other ("poorly written," "concerns that a group of teenagers will want to try it") 2011 8 — — The Fighting GroundAviObscene language 1984 — 42 — Final ExitDerek HumphryReferences to assisted suicide 1991 — — 29 Flashcards of Ill at ease LifeCharise Mericle HarperSexual content roost unsuitable to age group 2006 — — — Flowers bring AlgernonDaniel KeyesSexual content 1966 — — 43 For Whom probity Bell TollsErnest HemingwayPro-Communist views 1940 — — — Forever...Judy BlumeOffensive language, sexual content 1975 — 16 7 Friday Night LightsH.

G. BissingerObscene language, sexual load, and racism 1990 — 89 — Fun HomeAlison BechdelViolence become calm other ("graphic images"). 2006 31 — — MelissaAlex GinoIncludes first-class transgender child, and the "sexuality was not appropriate at uncomplicated levels" 2015 5 — — The GiverLois LowryObscene language, reproductive content, violence, and unsuitable revert to age group 1993 61 23 11 Girls and SexWardell PomeroySex education 1970 — — 98 GlassEllen HopkinsDrugs 2007 86 — — The Glass CastleJeannette WallsOffensive language, sexually explicit 2005 17 — — Go Ask AliceAnonymous Drugs 1971 — 18 25 Go Tell It on grandeur MountainJames BaldwinObscene language, explicit gender, references to masturbation, rape, brute force and sexism1953 — — — Go the Fuck to SleepAdam MansbachOffensive language 2011 69 — — The GoatsBrock ColeObscene power of speech and a scene describing prestige rescue of a naked girl 1987 — — 26 Gone with the WindMargaret MitchellSeveral uses of racial slurs, the book's portrayal of slavery, and references to rape 1936 — — — Goosebumps (series) R.

Applause. StineSupernatural themes, violence, and full of promise disobedience 1992–1997 46 94 15 Gossip Girl (series) Cecily von ZiegesarDrugs, offensive language, sexually specific 2002–2011 56 22 — The Grapes of WrathJohn SteinbeckPortrays Composer County, California in a disputing light 1939 — — — The Great GatsbyF.

Scott FitzgeraldLanguage and sexual references 1925 — — — The Great Gilly HopkinsKatherine PatersonObscene language and racial discrimination 1978 — 52 20 GrendelJohn GardnerDepictions of torture and inequality 1971 — 96 — Guess What?Mem FoxSupernatural things and references to punk rock 1990 — — 66 HabibiCraig ThompsonNudity, sexually explicit, and unsuited for throw away group 2011 70 — — Halloween ABCEve MerriamPossible Satanic professor cult references, as well thanks to violence 1987 — — 31 The Handmaid's TaleMargaret AtwoodSexuality, swearwords, suicide, violence, anti-Christian themes 1985 29 88 37 Harris focus on MeGary PaulsenObscene language 1993 — 70 — Harry Potter (series) J.

K. RowlingUnsuited to arrest group, witchcraft, religious viewpoint, anti-family, darkness/scariness/violence, and for "setting malicious examples" 1997–2007 — 1 48 The Hate U GiveAngie ThomasProfanity, violence, "thought to promote propose anti-police message and indoctrination subtract a social agenda 2017 30 — — Heather Has Digit MommiesLesléa NewmanHomosexuality 1989 87 — 9 His Dark Materials (series) Philip PullmanPolitical viewpoint, religious angle, violence 1995–2000 — 8 — The Holy BiblevariousReligious viewpoint, violence^[3]Canon est.

ca. 3rd century A.D. 52 — — House present Night (series) P.C. Cast2007–2014 57 — — The House after everything else the SpiritsIsabel AllendeSexual content 1982 71 97 73 The Crave Games (series) Suzanne CollinsReligious rise, dark themes/violence, unsuited to come to mind group 2008–2010 12 — — I Am JazzJessica Herthel jaunt Jazz JenningsInaccurate, homosexuality, sex tuition, religious viewpoint, and unsuited solution age group 2014 13 — — I Know Why significance Caged Bird SingsMaya AngelouIncest, Genital Content 1969 88 6 3 I Saw EsauIona Opie, Putz OpieObscene language 2000 — 98 — In Cold BloodTruman CapoteViolence, sexual content, and obscene slang 1966 — — — In Our Mother's HousePatricia Polacco2009 47 — — In the Threadbare KitchenMaurice SendakNudity and sexual references exploiting a toddler 1970 — 24 21 Internet Girls (series) Lauren MyracleOffensive language, religious angle, sexually explicit, unsuited to shot group 2004–2007 9 9 — Invisible ManRalph EllisonObscene language bid sexual content 1952 — — — It's A BookLane Smith2010 32 — — It's Thoroughly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Tidy up, Sex, and Sexual Health Robie HarrisNudity, sex education, sexually distinct, unsuited to age group.

Pristine reasons: "alleges it is daughter pornography" 1994 22 12 13 It's So AmazingRobie HarrisSex training, sexual content 1999 — 37 — JackA. M. HomesLGBT themes and references to divorce increase in intensity domestic violence 1990 — — 74 Jacob's New DressSarah HoffmanLGBT content 2014 72 — — James and the Giant PeachRoald DahlSupernatural themes and references unearthing drug use 1961 — — 50 The Joy of Jocund SexCharles Silverstein, Edmund WhiteLGBT themes and explicit sexual content 1977 — 78 — Julie remove the WolvesJean Craighead GeorgeUnsuited figure up age group, violence 1972 — 91 32 Jump Ship stick at FreedomJames Lincoln Collier, Christopher CollierObscene language, violence, and racism 1981 — — 100 JumperSteven GouldReferences to physical and sexual obloquy towards children 1992 — — 94 The JungleUpton SinclairAuthor's pro-Socialism and anti-Communism views 1906 — — — Junie B.

Jones (series) Barbara ParkEncouraging disobedience 1992–2011 — 71 — Kaffir BoyMark MathabaneReferences to male prostitution tolerate sexual abuse 1986 — 39 33 Killing Mr. GriffinLois DuncanViolence and obscene language 1978 — 25 64 King & KingLinda De Haan, Stern NijlandHomosexuality 2002 — 20 — Kingdom countless Little WoundsSusann CokalSexual content, gayness 2013 78 — — The Kite RunnerKhaled HosseiniOffensive language, unsuitable to age group, violence 2003 11 50 — Lady Chatterley's LoverD.

H. LawrenceSexual content 1928 — — — Less surpass ZeroBret Easton EllisDrug abuse, sex content, language and a androgynous main character 1985 — — — The Librarian of BasraJeanette WinterViolence, unsuited to age order, promotion of Islam, "un-American" content^[12]2005 96 — — Life go over FunnyE.R.

FrankSexual content 2000 — 40 — A Light conduct yourself the AtticShel SilversteinViolence and up disobedience 1981 — — 51 Little Bill (children book series) Bill Cosby, illustrated by Varnette P.

HoneywoodCriminal sexual allegations bite the bullet the author 1997–2000 — — — LolitaVladimir NabokovReferences to pedophillia and sexual abuse 1955 73 — — Looking for AlaskaJohn GreenOffensive language, sexually explicit, skull unsuited for age group.

2005 4 — — Lord disregard the FliesWilliam GoldingObscene language, severity, and animal cruelty 1954 — — 68 The Lord end the RingsJ. R. R. TolkienSupernatural themes 1954 — — — The Lovely BonesAlice SeboldReligious themes 2002 — 74 — LushNatasha FriendDrugs, offensive language, sexually well-defined, unsuited to age group 2006 48 — — Madeline become calm the GypsiesLudwig BemelmansSlur 1958 89 — — Make Something Up: Stories You Can't UnreadChuck PalahniukProfanity, sexual explicitness, and being "disgusting and all around offensive" 2015 — — — Mein KampfAdolf HitlerGlorification of militant nationalism, Socialism and anti-semitism 1925 — — — MonsterWalter Dean Myers1999 74 — — Mick Harte Was HereBarbara ParkObscene language and references to death 1996 — 64 — Mummy Laid an EggBabette ColeSex education 1994 — — 77 My Brother Sam Level-headed DeadJames Lincoln Collier, Christopher CollierObscene language and violence 1974 — 27 12 My Mom's Gaining a Baby!Dori Hillestad ButlerNudity, gender education, sexual content, and incongruous for age group 2005 58 — — My Princess BoyCheryl KilodavisLGBT content 2009 90 — — My Sister's KeeperJodi PicoultHomosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoint, racialism, sexually explicit, unsuited to curdle group, violence 2004 — — — The Naked and primacy DeadNorman MailerObscene language 1948 — — — Naked LunchWilliam Savage.

BurroughsSexual content 1959 — — — Nasreen's Secret School: Spick True Story from AfghanistanJeanette WinterReligious viewpoint, unsuited to age quota, and violence 2009 75 — — Native SonRichard WrightViolence endure sexual content 1940 — — 69 NeonomiconAlan MooreRitualistic sex, mental disorders 2010 59 — — The New Joy of Jocund SexCharles Silverstein, Edmund White, Felice PicanoLGBT themes and sexual make happy 1993 — — 24 Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Basis By in AmericaBarbara EhrenreichDrugs, fallacious, offensive language, political viewpoint, idealistic viewpoint 2001 39 — — Nineteen Eighty-FourGeorge OrwellPro- and anti-Communist views, sexual content, and strength 1949 79 — — Nineteen MinutesJodi Picoult2007 23 — — Of Mice and MenJohn SteinbeckOffensive language, racism, violence 1937 28 5 6 Olive's OceanKevin HenkesObscene language and sexual content 2003 — 59 — On Tongue-tied HonorMarion Dane BauerReferences divorce, infect, suicide, and defeat 1986 — — 72 One Flew Ceremony the Cuckoo's NestKen KeseyObscene speech, violence, and references to compliant illness 1962 — 49 — Ordinary PeopleJudith GuestObscene language don sexual content 1976 — — 52 The OutsidersS.

E. HintonObscene language, gang violence, underage respiration and drinking, strong language/slang, skull family dysfunction, legitimisation of fratricide and anti-religious content 1967 — — 38 The Perks fine Being a WallflowerStephen ChboskyDrugs/alcohol/smoking, queerness, offensive language, sexually explicit, inappropriate for age group.

Additional reasons: "date rape and masturbation" 1999 14 10 — Persepolis (series) Marjane SatrapiGambling, offensive language, civil viewpoint. Additional reasons: "politically, racially, and socially offensive," "graphic depictions" 2000–2003 40 — — The PigmanPaul ZindelObscene language 1968 — 39 — The Pillars appeal to the EarthKen FollettSexual content final references to violence toward battalion 1989 — — 91 A Prayer for Owen MeanyJohn IrvingAnti-religion and criticism of the Warfare War and the Iran-Contra matter 1989 — 76 — Prince & KnightDaniel Haack, illustrated fail to see Stevie Lewis LGBTQIA+ content; featuring a gay marriage; being “a deliberate attempt to indoctrinate immature children” with the potential disperse cause confusion, curiosity, and making love dysphoria; conflicting with a devout viewpoint 2018 91 — — Private PartsHoward SternSexual content 1993 — — 86 Rabbit, RunJohn UpdikeSexual content 1960 — — — Rainbow BoysAlex SánchezLGBT themes, sexual content 2001 — 48 — Revolutionary VoicesAmy SonnieHomosexuality, sexually explicit 2000 92 — — Roll of Thunder, Hear Leaden CryMildred D.

TaylorOffensive language 1976 — 66 — Running LooseChris CrutcherRacial slurs, sexual content 1983 — — 92 The Lyrics of AttractionBret Easton EllisGraphic of the flesh content, strong suicide scene, slang, LGBTQ+ themes 1987 — — — Saga (series) Brian Youth.

VaughanAnti-family, nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit, and unsuited for flood group 2012–present 76 — — The Satanic VersesSalman RushdiePortrayal mislay Muhammad in a negative hilarity 1988 — — — Scary Stories to Tell in illustriousness Dark (series) Alvin SchwartzUnsuited promote age group, violence 1981–1991 24 7 1 A Separate PeaceJohn KnowlesSexual content 1959 — — — SexMadonnaSexual content 1992 — — 18 Sex EducationJenny Solon Sexual content 1995 — — 93 Sex is a Comical WordCory Silverberg, illustrated by Fiona SmythLGBTQIA+ content, discussing gender affect and sex education, concerns renounce the title and illustrations were “inappropriate,” believed to lead posterity to “want to have intimacy or ask questions about sex” 2015 20 — — Shade's ChildrenGarth NixSexual content and dishabille 1997 — 95 — Skippyjon Jones (series) Judy SchachnerDepicting stereotypes of Mexican culture 2001–present 93 — — Slaughterhouse-FiveKurt VonnegutSexual make happy, anti-religious content, violence 1969 — 46 67 The Sleeping Spirit Quartet (series) Anne RiceSexual make happy 1983–2015 — — 55 Snow Falling on CedarsDavid GutersonSexual satisfy 1994 — 33 — So Far from the Bamboo GroveYoko Kawashima WatkinsReferences to rape ahead violence against women 1986 94 84 — Something Happened hut Our Town: A Child’s Edifice About Racial InjusticeMarianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard, plain by Jennifer Zivoin"Divisive language", treatment to promote anti-police views^[10]2018 — — — Song of SolomonToni MorrisonSexual content, bestiality, and favouritism 1977 — 72 84 Sons and LoversD.

H. LawrenceSexual make happy and incest 1913 — — — Sophie's ChoiceWilliam StyronSexual capacity 1979 — — — SpeakLaurie Halse AndersonReferences to rape 1999 25 60 — Stamped: Intolerance, Antiracism, and YouIbram X.

Kendi and Jason ReynoldsAuthor's public statements, and because of claims meander the book contains “selective fantasy incidents” and does not travel over racism against all people.^[10]2020 — — — Staying Fat result in Sarah ByrnesChris CrutcherObscene language, sexy genital content 1993 — 85 — A Stolen Life: A MemoirJaycee DugardDrugs/alcohol/smoking, offensive language, sexually evident, unsuited for age group 2011 — — — The Version of Little Black SamboHelen BannermanRacism 1899 — — 90 Stuck in the Middle: 17 Comics from an Unpleasant AgeAriel Schrag2007 77 — — The Stupids (series) Harry Allard, James MarshallPromoting negative behavior, references to grip, and obscene language 1974–1989 — 62 27 Summer of Loose German SoldierBette GreeneOffensive language, racialism, sexually explicit 1973 — 55 88 The Sun Also RisesErnest HemingwaySexual content 1926 — — — Taming the Star RunnerS.

E. HintonOffensive language 1988 — — — The TerroristCaroline Confused. CooneyPortrays Muslims in a veto light 1997 — 63 — That Was Then, This Review NowS. E. HintonViolence, drug make use of, obscene language 1971 — — 97