Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2009
The New Rochelle (NY) Board of Education announced that it would replace all fifty copies of Susanna Kaysen’s memoir after school officials tore pages from the book deemed “inappropriate” due to sexual content and strong language. The incident was a hot topic across the blogosphere, transcending political ideology. It was featured on the left-leaning Boing Boing and the top conservative site, Hot Air, which is owned by Michelle Malkin of Fox News. The New Yorker magazine and The Atlantic Monthly also picked up the story as well as dozens of blog sites focused on literary and free speech issues.
2006
Removed temporarily from the curriculum, pending review, from the Orono (ME) High School after a parent complained about strong language and vivid descriptions.
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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 6, 2010