The Nowhere Girls
by Amy Reed
"Three misfit girls come together to avenge the rape of a girl none of them knew and in the process start a movement that transforms the lives of everyone around them"--
Genres
Banned or challenged 9 times across 9 jurisdictions.
Related Laws
This book has been banned or challenged under these laws.
Also flagged by 3 challenger groups
These groups have publicly targeted this book for removal. This is NOT a confirmed ban — it’s a signal that the book is on one or more challenger lists, which often precedes formal challenges in specific districts. See methodology for how we distinguish targeting from enforcement.
Timeline
Unified view of laws affecting this book and jurisdictions where it’s been removed or challenged, in chronological order.
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Mar 25, 2022
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May 3, 2023
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May 17, 2023
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Jun 13, 2023
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Jun 30, 2023
BanremovedClay County School District, FL
Removed per FL Stat. 1006.28(2) — reported in the FL DoE 2022-2023 statewide report.
BanremovedFlagler County School District, FL
Removed per FL Stat. 1006.28(2) — reported in the FL DoE 2022-2023 statewide report.
BanremovedMartin County School District, FL
Removed per FL Stat. 1006.28(2) — reported in the FL DoE 2022-2023 statewide report.
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Jun 30, 2024
BanremovedBay County School District, FL
Removed per FL Stat. 1006.28(2) — reported in the FL DoE 2023-2024 statewide report.
BanremovedBrevard County School District, FL
Removed per FL Stat. 1006.28(2) — reported in the FL DoE 2023-2024 statewide report.
BanremovedIndian River County School District, FL
Removed per FL Stat. 1006.28(2) — reported in the FL DoE 2023-2024 statewide report.
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Platform availability
3 platforms tracked
Availability at online retailers and library platforms, refreshed by our daily scanner. “Pending review” means the scanner saw the title unavailable but a human hasn’t confirmed whether it’s a stockout or a real removal.
All ban records (9)
Columbia-Marion County Library, MS
public library · county
Heartstopper moved to adult section; 14 additional YA titles challenged for review.
Reported Aug 18, 2023
Bay County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2024
Brevard County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2024
Clay County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2022-2023 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2023
Flagler County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2022-2023 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2023
Fort Worth ISD, TX
school · school district
Under review by committee of master-certified librarians per FWISD book review process.
Reported Aug 28, 2023
Indian River County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2024
Leander ISD, TX
school · school district
Community Curriculum Advisory Committee cited sexual content, graphic violence, and strong language
Martin County School District, FL
school · school district
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2022-2023 school year.
Reported Jun 30, 2023