Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2025
Thirteen Reasons Why was one of 10 titles challenged at the St. Joseph School District (MO) by individuals associated with the Christian nationalist Herzog Foundation. 8 Other titles targeted include And Tango Makes Three and This Book Is Anti-Racist. The individuals alleged the books contain illegal obscenity and requested Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to issue warrants for the arrest of all school librarians working for the district. The books went through the district’s reconsideration process. The review committee recommended retaining eight titles without restriction. After a split vote by the committee, Tricks and All Boys Aren’t Blue now require parental permission for checkout.
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A Banned book has been removed from a library, classroom, etc.
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For additional information contact
Ron Titus, titus@marshall.edu
304-696-6575
Last updated
September 19, 2025