Banned Books for Teens
Unfortunately for us all, more and more books for teens are being challenged in schools and libraries all across the nation. Here are some of the most popular titles, taken from our Books Unbanned project list. (Created August 2023)
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The Hate U Give
Starr already has to navigate between her upper class neighborhood and her Black family and friends, so when her friend is killed by a white police officer, she must find a way to grieve while also finding some measure of justice.
Format: Book
Availability: All copies in use
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Check, Please!
Bitty's life at college is a mix of baking, vlogging, singing, and hockey. Can he come out to his new teammates and win the heart of the team captain with the help of a home-baked pecan pie?
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: Available
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Red at the Bone
Melody’s coming of age ceremony is marked by the fact that she wears the dress made for her mother sixteen years earlier, who never wore it and who still must learn how to live with her daughter.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Front Desk
Mia and her parents, recent immigrants from China, need to work immediately upon arrival, so Mia's main task other than attending school is to run the front desk of the motel where her parents clean.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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