Banned Book Week

Catcher in the Rye

2011

Challenged, but retained, in the Martin County (FL) School District despite a parent's concern about inappropriate language..

2010

Challenged and or banned for offensive language, being sexually explicit and unsuited to age group.

2009

Challenged in the Big Sky high School in Missoula (MT).

2006

Challenged for sexual content, offensive language and being unsuited to age group.

2005

Challenged, but retained as an assigned reading in the Noble High School in North Berwick (ME).

2002

Removed in SC as a "filthy, filthy Book". Challenged and retained in GA due to profanity.

2001

Challenged repeatedly because of complaints that the book contained sex, violence, and profanity.

Held at Marshall University (Drinko Library - PZ4.S165 Cat)

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