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Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.

Why was this book challenged?

Reasons: Sexual Content, LGBTQIA+

  • According to an article written on the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom Blog, "At the January 25, 2022, board meeting for North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District in New Jersey, the school board voted on a reconsideration committee’s suggestions after five books in the district’s school libraries were challenged [including This Book is Gay]. The committee voted to unanimously keep all of the books except This Book is Gay, which was recommended for removal based on a 2-4 vote. The board adopted the committee’s recommendations, but rejected the recommendation to remove This Book is Gay after hearing public comments."
  • Books with LGBTQIA+ content are frequently targeted for censorship, please see our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
  • Read about This Book is Gay at Banned Books Book Club.
  • Read review excerpts, responses to challenges of this book, and more on Book Résumés.

 

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