Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2008
Removed from the Pickens County (SC) middle- and high-school library shelves because “the language, the sexual references, and drug use are not appropriate for middle school students.” Challenged as a suggested summer reading at the Alsip (IL) Prairie JH because the book is “laced with profanity and other mature content.” The District 126 Superintendent plans to retain the award-winning selection as one of the many titles offered to students to read, preferably from the recommended summer reading list before school begins.
2007
Removed from the Pickens County (SC) middle- and high-school library shelves because “the language, the sexual references, and drug use are not appropriate for middle school students.”
On These Pages
A Banned book has been removed from a library, classroom, etc.
A Challenged book has been requested to be removed from a library, classroom, etc.
For additional information contact
Ron Titus, titus@marshall.edu
304-696-6575
Last updated
August 17, 2010