Nineteen Minutes

by Picoult, Jodi

Banned or challenged 142 times across 142 jurisdictions.

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All ban records (142)

Jackson County School District, FL

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

Reported Apr 1, 2022

Albia Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jun 1, 2024

North Polk 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

Martin County Schools, FL

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

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Higley Unified School District, AZ

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

Reported Aug 1, 2024

St. Lucie Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Jan 1, 2022

Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported May 1, 2025

Forsyth County Schools, GA

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

Reported Jan 1, 2022

Elizabeth School District, CO

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

Reported Aug 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

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District, IA

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

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Dubuque Community School District, IA

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

Reported Aug 1, 2024

Lewis Central Community School District, IA

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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 Feb 1, 2025

Escambia County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Sep 1, 2022

Collier County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Mar 1, 2023

Highlands Schools, FL

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

Reported Sep 1, 2022

Marion County Public Schools, FL

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

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

Okaloosa County Schools District, FL

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

Reported Jan 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

Beaufort County School District, SC

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

Reported Oct 1, 2022

Pleasant Valley School District, PA

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

Reported Jul 1, 2022

School District of Somerset, WI

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

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

Washington County School District, UT

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

Reported Feb 1, 2023

Frisco Independent School District, TX

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

Reported Oct 1, 2022

Lake County Schools, FL

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

Fox C-6 School District, MO

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

Reported Nov 1, 2022

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

Alachua County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Apr 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

Charlotte County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Aug 1, 2023

Nassau County School District, FL

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

Reported Nov 1, 2023

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, AK

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

Reported Sep 1, 2023

St. John's County School District, FL

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

Reported Feb 1, 2024

Santa Rosa County Schools, FL

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

Reported Dec 1, 2023

Hernando County Schools, FL

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

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Ankeny 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

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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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Carlisle Community School District, IA

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

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

Central Springs 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

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

Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jun 1, 2024

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

Clarinda 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

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

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

Highland Community School District, IA

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

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Knoxville Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District, IA

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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

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

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

Denver Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Keota Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Lake Mills Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Lisbon Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Maquoketa Valley Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 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

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

New Hampton Community Schools, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Grundy Center Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Dike-New Hartford Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

East Union Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Forest City Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Hudson Community School District, IA

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

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Louisa-Muscatine 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

Indianola 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

Gilbert 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

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

Ottumwa Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jan 1, 2024

Pocahontas Area Community School District, IA

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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

Red Oak School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Riceville Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Sigourney 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

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

Wayne 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

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

Spencer Community School District, IA

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

Reported Jun 1, 2024

Solon Community School District, IA

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South Hamilton Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

South Tama County Community School District, IA

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Reported Dec 1, 2023

Spirit Lake Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

St. Ansgar Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Tripoli Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Turkey Valley Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

WACO Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Union Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Southeast Polk Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Buncombe County Schools, NC

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Reported Dec 1, 2023

Conroe Independent School District, TX

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Reported Sep 1, 2023

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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Reported Feb 1, 2024

Fort Worth Independent School District, TX

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

Reported Aug 1, 2023

Howard-Suamic School District, WI

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

Reported Nov 1, 2023

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

Hanover County Public Schools, VA

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

Reported Aug 1, 2023

Winterset Community School District, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Blackhawk School District, PA

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

Reported Oct 1, 2023

Burke County Public Schools, NC

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

Reported Oct 1, 2023

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

Plano Independent School District, TX

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Western Dubuque Community School District, IA

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Reported Jun 1, 2024

Menomonee Falls Schools, WI

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Nacogdoches Independent School District, TX

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Reported Mar 1, 2025

King George County Schools, VA

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Reported Aug 1, 2024

School District of Manatee County, FL

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

Reported Jul 1, 2024

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, TX

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Reported Aug 1, 2024

Mason City Community Schools, IA

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Reported Oct 1, 2023

Polk County Public Schools, FL

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Reported Jan 1, 2022

Orange County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Feb 1, 2024

Santa Rosa County District Schools, FL

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

Reported Apr 1, 2022

Seminole County Public Schools, FL

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

Reported Sep 1, 2023

Volusia County Schools, FL

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Reported Jun 1, 2023

St. Francis Area Schools, MN

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

Reported Feb 1, 2025

Walton County School District, FL

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

Reported Apr 1, 2022

Wilson County Schools, TN

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Reported Oct 1, 2024

Katy Independent School District, TX

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Reported Nov 1, 2024

North East Independent School District, TX

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Reported Jan 1, 2025

Clay County School District, FL

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Lee County Schools, FL

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Reported May 1, 2022

Fort Bend Independent School District, TX

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Reported Nov 1, 2024

Gladwin Community Schools, MI

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

Reported May 1, 2022

Indian River County School District, FL

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

Reported Nov 1, 2021