That parent, however, didn’t want other children discussing it either and filed a challenge against Green’s novel, igniting an overwhelming show of support for the book from students, alumni, community members – and even Green himself. One parent accepted the offer for her child to leave the room during those lessons. Planning to use the novel in her senior English class, the teacher sent home permission slips so parents would have the option to keep their child from reading the book. 2017Ĭhallenged, but retained at the Marion County High School in Lebanon (KY). Even the author says it’s really intended for high school students.” Withdrawn. According to a school spokesperson, “there’s description of pornography, there’s smoking, and the book ends with a kind of question about a possible suicide. Sidestepping district policy and precedent, administrators withdrew the title from all middle schools. A parent of an 8th-grade student at Galileo STEM Academy (Boise, ID) complained to school administrators about Green’s YA novel. School officials followed their reconsideration process and the book was retained. While not asking for the removal of the book, he did seek parental notification of reading selections, and the ability to opt-out. 2019Ī parent of an honors student in Clinton (NC) English II class complained about the alleged pornography and vulgar language of Green’s YA novel at a public board meeting of the school district.

Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.

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