Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2011
Reclassified from the young adult section to the adult nonfiction section in the Waukee (IA) Public Library because of a complaint citing “foul language” and “cussing.” The book includes frank discussions about adolescent sex, drinking, and drug use. Body image, sexual orientation, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks are also addressed.
2007
Challenged, but retained at the Cape May (NJ) County Library. The book is composed of the entries four NYC high school students made in a shared journal in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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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
September 7, 2011