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Thirteen Reasons Why

by Jay Asher

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Ban Details

Jurisdiction
Unknown
Type
school district · school
Stated Reason
Includes suicide, sexual explicitness, drugs, alcohol and smoking
Categories
Sexual ContentViolenceDrug or Alcohol Content
Challenged By
Unknown (unknown)
Key Dates
Reported: Feb 20, 2026
Verification
Verified by Admin review on Apr 10, 2026

Timeline

ReportedA complaint has been filed but no formal action has been taken yet.

Mentioned as example in PEN America report about books restricted for mental health themes. Part of trend noted in Nov. 2024 PEN America report showing nearly 60% of banned books are YA titles depicting grief, death, suicide, substance abuse, depression and other mental health concerns.

Sources

  • News
    NPRFeb 20, 2026