Polk County Public Schools, FL
FL
79
Ban actions
79
Unique books
2
Laws affecting
Status breakdown
District profile
Sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-25 + Census ACS 2019-2023 · LEAID 1201590
Enrollment
111,372
Grades PK–12
FRPL eligible
67%
74,767 students
Non-white share
70%
District type
Traditional
BARTOW, FL
Median household income
$63,644
Population in poverty
14.7%
Adults 25+ with Bachelor's+
23%
Student race/ethnicity
Laws in effect here
Legislation that applies to the books banned in this jurisdiction.
Most-banned books here
- 1 ban
The You I've Never Known
by Hopkins, Ellen
- 1 ban
CAMP
by Rosen, L. C.
- 1 ban
The Opposite of Innocent
by Sones, Sonya
- 1 ban
America
by Frank, E. R.
- 1 ban
Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
by Gonzales, Kathryn
- 1 ban
Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure: A Graphic Novel
by Hancox, Lewis
- 1 ban
Dime
by Frank, E. R.
- 1 ban
Traffick
by Hopkins, Ellen
- 1 ban
A Game of Thrones
by Martin, George R. R.
- 1 ban
Adjustment Day
by Chuck Palahniuk
- 1 ban
Storm and Fury
by Jennifer Armentrout
- 1 ban
Tricks
by Ellen Hopkins
- 1 ban
Empire of Storms
by Sarah J. Maas
- 1 ban
Nineteen Minutes
by Jodi Picoult
- 1 ban
Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- 1 ban
The Carnival at Bray
by Foley, Jessie Ann
- 1 ban
Life is Funny
by Frank, E. R.
- 1 ban
Grit
by French, Gillian
- 1 ban
Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel
by Vonnegut Jr., Kurt
- 1 ban
Looking for Alaska
by Green, John
All ban records (79)
The You I've Never Known
by Hopkins, Ellen
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.May 1, 2025CAMP
by Rosen, L. C.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.May 1, 2025The Opposite of Innocent
by Sones, Sonya
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2025America
by Frank, E. R.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Feb 1, 2025Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You
by Gonzales, Kathryn
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Feb 1, 2025Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure: A Graphic Novel
by Hancox, Lewis
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Feb 1, 2025Dime
by Frank, E. R.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2025Traffick
by Hopkins, Ellen
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2025A Game of Thrones
by Martin, George R. R.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2025Adjustment Day
by Chuck Palahniuk
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jun 30, 2024Storm and Fury
by Jennifer Armentrout
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jun 30, 2024Tricks
by Ellen Hopkins
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jun 30, 2024Empire of Storms
by Sarah J. Maas
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jun 30, 2024Nineteen Minutes
by Jodi Picoult
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jun 30, 2024Half of a Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Removed per Florida Statute 1006.28(2) following parent/resident objections during the 2023-2024 school year.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jun 30, 2024The Carnival at Bray
by Foley, Jessie Ann
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Life is Funny
by Frank, E. R.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Grit
by French, Gillian
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel
by Vonnegut Jr., Kurt
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Looking for Alaska
by Green, John
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Water for Elephants
by Gruen, Sara
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Homegoing
by Gyasi, Yaa
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Glass
by Hopkins, Ellen
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024A Court of Silver Flames
by Maas, Sarah J.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story
by Callender, Kacen
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Damsel
by Arnold, Elana K.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Kiss and Tell
by Khorram, Adib
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Last Night at the Telegraph Club
by Lo, Malinda
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Boy Toy
by Lyga, Barry
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024A Court of Wings and Ruin
by Maas, Sarah J.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024What Girls Are Made Of
by Arnold, Elana K.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024And They Lived...
by Salvatore, Steven
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Out of Darkness
by Pérez, Ashley Hope
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
by Maguire, Gregory
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024A Clash of Kings
by Martin, George R. R.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Man o' War
by McCarthy, Cory
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Slaughterhouse-Five
by Vonnegut Jr., Kurt
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Red, White, and Royal Blue
by McQuiston, Casey
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Let's Talk About It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (A Graphic Novel)
by Moen, Erika
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Ramona Blue
by Murphy, Julie
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Shine
by Myracle, Lauren
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Like a Love Story
by Nazemian, Abdi
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Maas, Sarah J.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit
by Brown, Jaye Robin
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024Clockwork Orange
by Burgess, Anthony
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024The Perks of Being a Wallflower
by Chbosky, Stephen
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Jun 1, 2024The Handsome Girl and Her Beautiful Boy
by Gottfred, B. T.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024Half of a Yellow Sun
by Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2024Storm and Fury
by Armentrout, Jennifer L.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2024The Handmaid's Tale
by Atwood, Margaret
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel
by Atwood, Margaret
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024People Kill People
by Hopkins, Ellen
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend
by Keplinger, Kody
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024Empire of Storms
by Maas, Sarah J.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2024Kingdom of Ash
by Maas, Sarah J.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024Sold
by McCormick, Patricia
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Apr 1, 2024Adjustment Day
by Palahniuk, Chuck
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Apr 1, 2024Tilt (EH)
by Hopkins, Ellen
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Mar 1, 2024House of Earth and Blood
by Maas, Sarah J.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Mar 1, 2024The Haters
by Andrews, Jesse
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Dec 1, 2023Forever...
by Blume, Judy
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Dec 1, 2023Jack of Hearts (and other parts)
by Rosen, L. C.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Nov 1, 2023All Boys Aren't Blue
by Johnson, George M.
Under ConsiderationA board or committee is actively reviewing whether to remove this book.Oct 1, 2023Beloved
by Morrison, Toni
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
by Foer, Jonathan Safran
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Nineteen Minutes
by Picoult, Jodi
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022I am Jazz
by Jennings, Jazz
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver
by Lockhart, E.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022More Happy Than Not
by Silvera, Adam
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Almost Perfect
by Katcher, Brian
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Drama: A Graphic Novel
by Telgemeier, Raina
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Tricks (Tricks Series)
by Hopkins, Ellen
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022The Vincent Boys (The Vincent Boys Series)
by Glines, Abbi
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022The Kite Runner
by Hosseini, Khaled
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health
by Harris, Robie H.
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022The Bluest Eye
by Morrison, Toni
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Thirteen Reasons Why
by Asher, Jay
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Two Boys Kissing
by Levithan, David
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022Melissa (George)
by Gino, Alex
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.Jan 1, 2022