Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2005
Challenged in Solon (IA) 8th grade language arts class because Bruce Coville’s “Am I Blue” explores a boy’s confusion with his sexual identity and the gay fairy godfather who helps him overcome homophobia at school. The short story was eventually retained.
2001
Challenged, but retained in Fairfield (IA) Middle and High School libraries despite objections to sexually explicit passages, including a sexual encounter between two girls.
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A Banned book has been removed from a library, classroom, etc.
A Challenged book has been requested to be removed from a library, classroom, etc.
For additional information contact
Ron Titus, titus@marshall.edu
304-696-6575
Last updated
August 26, 2010