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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

by Stephen Chbosky

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Ban Details

Jurisdiction
Merrimack Valley High School, NH
Type
school district · school
Stated Reason
Contains controversial topics including descriptions of sexual assault, consensual sex, drug use and abortion reference that can be uncomfortable for some students; committee cited school's capacity to handle future complaints and potential disruption
Categories
Unspecified
Key Dates
Reported: Dec 2, 2025Effective: Dec 2, 2025
Verification
Verified by Bulk verified after admin review on Apr 11, 2026

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