Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2017
Challenged and under review in the sophomore-level Academic English II classes at Lemont (IL) High School District 210 because a patent considered it “pornographic.”
2001
Challenged, but retained, in Manchester (CN) curriculum despite charges that the book is “offensively graphic in its descriptions of violence, terrorism, and suicidal thoughts”. Challenged, but retained, on Fauquier (VA) 9th grade gifted and talented reading list despite charges that it was too violent, treated suicide in a cavalier manner, and had inappropriate sexual content and gender stereotyping.
On These Pages
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
July 31, 2017