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Multiple titles including Bright Red Fruit, Crashing into You, Not Like Other Girls, Songlight, Thirsty, This Book Won't Burn, Wander in the Dark, and When the World Tips Over

by Multiple authors including Safia Elhillo, Rocky Callen, Meredith Adamo, Moira Buffini, Jas Hammonds, Samira Ahmed, Jumata Emill, and Jandy Nelson

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ReinstatedThe book was previously removed but has been returned to shelves.

Ban Details

Jurisdiction
Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl (statewide)
Type
school district · school
Stated Reason
Receiving numerous reconsideration requests about some of the books, with themes targeting marginalized voices, people of color, queer people, stories about sexual assault, and books about book bans
Categories
Unspecified
Key Dates
Reported: Nov 7, 2025Effective: Nov 7, 2025
Verification
Verified by Bulk verified after admin review on Apr 11, 2026

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