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11/22/63

by Stephen King — Duval County School District, FL

Challenger alleged the book 'violates state law' without specifying content concerns; reviewer cited FL HB 1069 / HB 1467 generally.

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Apr 8, 2026

The Pact

by Jodi Picoult — Duval County School District, FL

Challenger alleged the book 'violates state law' without specifying content concerns; reviewer cited FL HB 1069 / HB 1467 generally.

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Apr 8, 2026

Vanishing Acts

by Jodi Picoult — Duval County School District, FL

Challenger alleged the book 'violates state law' without specifying content concerns; reviewer cited FL HB 1069 / HB 1467 generally.

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Apr 8, 2026

Just Shy of Ordinary

by Sass, A.J. — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

This Is Our Rainbow

by Katherine Locke — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation

by Ari Folman — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

The Every Body Book

by Rachel E. Simon — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Tell Me: What Children Want to Know About Bodies, Sex and Emotions

by Katharina von der Gathen — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

My Rainbow

by Trinity Neal — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!

by Alex Gino — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Lily and Dunkin

by Donna Gephart — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Let Me Play

by Deborah Blumenthal — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

by Ashley Herring Blake — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity

by Theresa Thorn — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Candidly Cline

by Kathryn Ormsbee — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Camp Quiltbag

by Nicole Melleby — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Bone

by Jeff Smith — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

Better Nate than Ever

by Tim Federle — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Flagged on the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page with 'Age Appropriate Concerns' including mature themes about gender, LGBTQ content, sexual activities, sexual nudity, violence, profanity, and explicit alternate gender ideologies. The board vote cited compliance with the October 27, 2025 letter from Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett directing county libraries to review children's materials for age-appropriateness and comply with President Trump's executive order on 'defending women from gender ideology extremism'.

Moved to Adult SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Adult section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but is no longer accessible to younger patrons browsing the kids' area.Mar 16, 2026

I Am Malala Yousafzai

by Brad Meltzer — Rutherford County Library System, TN

Per the Rutherford County Library System March 16, 2026 board meeting packet summary page, the 'Age Appropriate Concerns' listed for this title were 'Violence -- not age appropriate'. The book is Brad Meltzer's picture-book biography of Malala Yousafzai from his Ordinary People Change the World series, which references the 2012 shooting of Yousafzai by the Taliban.

Moved to Teen SectionThe book was moved from a juvenile/children's section to the Teen section as a restriction. It remains in the collection but now sits outside the children's area.Mar 16, 2026

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky — White Oak ISD, TX

vulgar and sexually explicit

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 11, 2026

The Carnival at Bray

by Jessie Ann Foley — Granite School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Breathless

by Jennifer Niven — Granite School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Breathless

by Jennifer Niven — Davis School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

The Carnival at Bray

by Jessie Ann Foley — Davis School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel

by Margaret Atwood — Davis School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Red Hood

by Elana K. Arnold — Davis School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Red Hood

by Elana K. Arnold — Washington School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

The Carnival at Bray

by Jessie Ann Foley — Washington School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Breathless

by Jennifer Niven — Washington School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel

by Margaret Atwood — Washington School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Looking for Alaska

by John Green — Davis School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Looking for Alaska

by John Green — Tooele School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Multiple books - The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel, Breathless, The Carnival at Bray, Red Hood

by Multiple authors - Margaret Atwood/Renée Nault, Jennifer Niven, Jessie Ann Foley, Elana K. Arnold — Utah (statewide)

Not specified in the article text provided

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Looking for Alaska

by John Green — Washington School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Red Hood

by Elana K. Arnold — Granite School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel

by Margaret Atwood — Granite School District, UT

Removed as 'objective sensitive material' per Utah HB 0029 (2022); statewide prohibition triggered under Utah HB 0374 (2024).

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Mar 2, 2026

Facts On File Visual Dictionary, The

by Jean-Claude Corbeil — Texas Department of Criminal Justice

PAGE 689 CONTAINS THE BREAKDOWN OF A WEAPON

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Feb 25, 2026

The Glass Castle

by Jeannette Walls — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

The Bluest Eye

by Toni Morrison — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

The Kite Runner

by Khaled Hosseini — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

Sold

by Patricia McCormick — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

Crank

by Ellen Hopkins — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

The Lovely Bones

by Alice Sebold — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

The Haters

by Jesse Andrews — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

Speak

by Laurie Halse Anderson — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter

by Erika L. Sánchez — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

The Poet X

by Elizabeth Acevedo — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

Nineteen Minutes

by Jodi Picoult — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

by John Green & David Levithan — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026

Like a Love Story

by Abdi Nazemian — Abilene ISD, TX

Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.Feb 23, 2026
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