Banned Book Week

The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian

2011

Banned in the Stockton (MO) School District because of violence, Language, and some sexual content. Retained in the Helena (MT) School District despite a parent's objection that the book contained "obscene, vulgar and pornographic language."

2010

Retained on the summer reading list at Antioch (IL) High School despite objections from several parents who found its language vulgar and racist. In response to concerns, however, the district will form a committee each March to review future summer reading assignments. The committee, which will include parents, would decide whether parents should be warned if a book contains possibly objectionable material.

2009

Suspended from a Crook County High School classroom in Prineville (OR) after a parent complained it was offensive. The book will remain out of the classroom while the school district revamps its policies.

Held at Marshall University (Juvenile Collection JF A384a)

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