This is Kind of an Epic Love Story

by Kacen Callender

ISBN: 9780062820242HarperCollins

Genres

Middle Grade

Banned or challenged 2 times across 2 jurisdictions.

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Related Laws

This book has been banned or challenged under these laws.

⚠ Challenger signal

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.

3 law events1 ban event

23
Jun 13, 2023
LawTexas HB 900
Signed by the Governor
24
Apr 23, 2024
LawTennessee HB 0843
Signed by Governor.
24
May 1, 2024
LawTennessee HB 0843
Effective date(s) 07/01/2024
24
Oct 24, 2024
Banremoved
Wilson County Schools, TN
Pulled from Wilson County Schools libraries in October 2024 to comply with Tennessee HB 843.

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 (2)

Fort Worth ISD, TX

school · school district

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

Under review by committee of master-certified librarians per FWISD book review process.

Reported Aug 28, 2023

Wilson County Schools, TN

school · school district

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

Removed in October 2024 to comply with Tennessee HB 843 (2024 amendment to the Age-Appropriate Materials Act).

Reported Oct 24, 2024