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Annie on My Mind

By Nancy Garden

Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
Call Number: Foley 2nd Floor Curriculum PZ4.G37 A5 1992

ISBN: 9780374404147

Publication Date: 1982

Liza never knew that falling in love could be so wonderful . . . and so confusing. "'Liza,' Mom said, looking into my eyes, 'I want you to tell me the truth, not because I want to pry, but because I have to know. This could get very unpleasant . . . Now--have you and Annie--done any more than the usual experimenting . . . ' 'No, Mom,' I said, trying to look back at her calmly. I'm not proud of it, I make no excuses--I lied to her."

Why was this book challenged?

Reasons: LGBTQIA+

Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden was the focus of protests and a book burning in the 1990's for its LGBTQIA+ themes - depicting a love story between two teenaged girls.
See our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about why LGBTQIA+ stories are being targeted for censorship in the U.S.
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