Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2025
Looking for Alaska was one of eight titles at the Pickens County Public Library (SC) that were targeted for censorship in 2024. Individuals spoke out at board meetings and wrote letters to the editor of The Pickens County Courier falsely claiming that the books were illegal, “obscene,” and “materials harmful to children.” Drama, Flamer, Gender Queer, Forever, and Fade were retained without restriction. All Boys Aren’t Blue and Looking for Alaska were moved from the Young Adult section to Adult Biography and Adult Fiction, respectively.
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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
September 19, 2025