Looking for Alaska

by Green, John

Banned or challenged 145 times across 145 jurisdictions.

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Unified view of laws affecting this book and jurisdictions where it’s been removed or challenged, in chronological order.

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All ban records (145)

Katy Independent School District, TX

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Apr 1, 2022

Nixa Public Schools, MO

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2022

Elizabeth School District, CO

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Aug 1, 2024

Yorktown Central School District, NY

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jan 1, 2022

Nampa School District, ID

school · school district

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

Reported May 1, 2022

Gladwin Community Schools, MI

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported May 1, 2022

South Central Calhoun Community School District, IA

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Hernando School District, FL

school · school district

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

Reported Nov 1, 2021

Klein Independent School District, TX

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Nov 1, 2021

Dubuque Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Aug 1, 2024

Council Bluffs Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Lewis Central Community School District, IA

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Sep 1, 2024

Rutherford County Schools, TN

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jan 1, 2025

Escambia County Public Schools, FL

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Sep 1, 2022

Martin County Schools, FL

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Chippewa Valley Schools, MI

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Pender County Schools, NC

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Kuna School District, ID

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Catawba County Schools, NC

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported May 1, 2023

Plattsmouth Community Schools, NE

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Apr 1, 2023

School District of Hamilton County, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Mar 1, 2023

School District of Osceola County, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Mar 1, 2023

Belding Area Schools, MI

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Apr 1, 2023

Mahopac Central School District, NY

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Dec 1, 2022

Wilkes County Schools, NC

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jan 1, 2023

Lake County Schools, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Flagler Schools, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2023

Williston Basin School District #7, ND

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Sep 1, 2022

Canby Public School District, OR

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Mar 1, 2023

Beaufort County School District, SC

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2022

Davis School District, UT

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Park County School District #1, WY

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Penncrest School District, PA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Wasatch School District, UT

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Frisco Independent School District, TX

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Nov 1, 2022

Hanover County Public Schools, VA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2023

Spotsylvania County Public Schools, VA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Mar 1, 2023

Union County School District, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2025

Monroe County Schools, TN

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2025

Albia Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Escondido Union School District, CA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Okaloosa County School District, FL

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Aug 1, 2023

School District of Manatee County, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Charlotte County Public Schools, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Aug 1, 2023

Seminole County Public Schools, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Sep 1, 2023

Polk County Public Schools, FL

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Duval County Public Schools, FL

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Dec 1, 2023

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Cardinal Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Highland Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Iowa City Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Marion Independent School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Knoxville Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Glenwood Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Alta-Aurelia Community Schools, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Bondurant-Farrar Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Mar 1, 2024

Clear Lake Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Linn-Mar Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Clear Creek-Amana Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

CAM Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Lake Mills Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Madrid Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Marshalltown Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Sep 1, 2023

Mediapolis Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Grundy Center Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Alburnett Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

East Union Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Central Lyon Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Chariton Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Indianola Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Clarinda Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Boone Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Cedar Falls Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Decorah Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Midland Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Montezuma School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Ogden Community Schools, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Perry Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Twin Cedars Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Southeast Warren Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Missouri Valley Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Starmont Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Nevada Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Ridge View Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Shenandoah Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Sioux Center Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Urbandale Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Muscatine Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Spencer Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Melcher-Dallas Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Dec 1, 2023

Mid-Prairie Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Nodaway Valley Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Red Oak School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Solon Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Spirit Lake Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Springville Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Tripoli Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Northwood Kensett Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Roland-Story Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Saydel Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Northeast Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Oskaloosa Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Southeast Polk Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Van Buren County Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

West Central Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

West Burlington Independent School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Caroll County School District, MD

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Aug 1, 2023

Cameron R-1 School District, MO

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2024

Spartanburg County School District One, SC

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Feb 1, 2024

Howard-Suamic School District, WI

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Nov 1, 2023

Laramie County School District No. 1, WY

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Reported Feb 1, 2024

Conroe Independent School District, TX

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Reported Sep 1, 2023

Fort Worth Independent School District, TX

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Aug 1, 2023

Woodward-Granger Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Moore County Schools, NC

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jan 1, 2024

Elkhorn Area School District, WI

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Nov 1, 2023

Winterset Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Blackhawk School District, PA

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Waterloo Community School District, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

West Des Moines Community Schools, IA

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

WACO Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Western Dubuque Community School District, IA

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Fluvanna School District, VA

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Oak Ridge Schools, TN

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Apr 1, 2025

Nacogdoches Independent School District, TX

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Mar 1, 2025

King George County Schools, VA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Aug 1, 2024

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, TX

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Aug 1, 2024

Mason City Community Schools, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Orange County Public Schools, FL

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Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Dec 1, 2023

Osceola County School District, FL

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Apr 1, 2022

Volusia County Schools, FL

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jan 1, 2023

Washington County School District, UT

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jul 1, 2022

Wilson County Schools, TN

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2024

Ottumwa Community School District, IA

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jan 1, 2024

North East Independent School District, TX

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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Nov 1, 2024

Clay County School District, FL

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Jul 1, 2022

Ankeny Community School District, IA

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Waukee Community School District, IA

school · school district

Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Bristow Public Schools, OK

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Oct 1, 2021

Fredericksburg Independent School District, TX

school · school district

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

Reported Mar 1, 2022

Indian River County School District, FL

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Reported Nov 1, 2021