The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Sherman Alexie (2007).On These PagesĪ Banned book has been removed from a library, classroom, etc.Ī Challenged book has been requested to be removed from a library, classroom, etc. Removed from Foley (AL) high school for review because of complaints that its characters showed a contempt for religion, marriage, and the family. 2004Ĭhallenged, but retained in the South Texas Independent School District in Mercedes (TX) after parents objected to the adult themes – sexuality, drugs, and suicide – found in the novel.

Retained in the Coeur D’Alene (ID) School District despite objections that the book has too many references to sex and drug use. In addition to the inaccurate imagery, and stereotype views, the text lacks literary value which is relevant to today’s contemporary multicultural society.” 2009 A parent had complained that the book has a “high volume of racially offensive derogatory language and misinformation on Native Americans. Retained on the list of approved materials that Seattle (WA) high school teachers may use in their language arts curriculum. 2011Ĭhallenged at North County High School in Glen Burnie (MD) by a small group of parents who circulated a petition to have the book removed from use by county schools over concerns about explicit sexual content. 2012īanned or challenged for insensitivity, nudity, racism, religious viewpoint, and being sexually explicit. Two school board members contend that while the book has long been a staple in high school classrooms, students can now grasp the sexual and drug-related references through a quick Internet search. 2015īanned in an Advanced Placement language composition class at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes (DE). Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.

Why was a brave new world banned