Banned and challenged books for young people

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1984

George Orwell

Portrays life in a future time when a totalitarian government watches over all citizens and directs all activities.

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie

Tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high school. This book features poignant drawings that reflect…

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To Kill A Mockingbird

Harper Lee

‘Someone rare has written this very fine novel, a write with the liveliest sense of life and the warmest, most authentic humor. A touching book; and so funny, so likeable’…

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Lord of the Flies

William Golding,William Golding

First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics.

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Animal Farm

George Orwell

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master Mr Jones and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and…

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Ghost Boys

Jewell Parker Rhodes

A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a white police officer, drawing connections with real-life history, from award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes.

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Persepolis I and II (Film tie-in)

Marjane Satrapi

This book paints a portrait of daily life in Iran and of the contradictions between home life and public life.

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Too Bright to See

Kyle Lukoff

A haunting ghost story about navigating grief, growing up, and growing into a new gender identity.

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All American Boys: The Illustrated Edition

Jason Reynolds,Brendan Kiely

The New York Times bestselling novel about police brutality in the US - now fully illustrated by Akhran Girmay.

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All American Boys

Jason Reynolds,Brendan Kiely

When sixteen-year-old Rashad is mistakenly accused of stealing, classmate Quinn witnesses his brutal beating at the hands of a police officer who happens to be the older brother of his…

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All Boys Aren’t Blue

George M. Johnson

In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA activist George M. Johnson explores his childhood and adolescence growing up as a gay black man.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA edition

Stephen Chbosky

A powerful and perceptive coming-of-age story, in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye, from a talented young filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist.

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Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Jason Reynolds,Ibram Kendi

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This chapter book edition of the groundbreaking #1 bestseller by luminaries Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds is an essential introduction to the history…

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The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas

A powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century.

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Malinda Lo

A gripping story of love and duty set in San Francisco’s Chinatown during the 1950s.

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This One Summer

Mariko Tamaki

Every summer, Rose goes with her mum and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the…

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Drama

Raina Telgemeier

Callie loves theater and this year she’s determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a school budget.

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The Complete MAUS

Art Spiegelman

Tells the story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Hitler’s Europe, and his son, a cartoonist coming to terms with his father’s story.

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Banned and challenged books for young people

1984

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

To Kill A Mockingbird

Lord of the Flies

Animal Farm

Ghost Boys

Persepolis I and II (Film tie-in)

Too Bright to See

All American Boys: The Illustrated Edition

All American Boys

All Boys Aren’t Blue

The Perks of Being a Wallflower YA edition

Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

The Hate U Give

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

This One Summer

Drama

The Complete MAUS