list of books banned in texas 2023

List of Books Banned in Texas 2023: In 2023, the Lone Star State of Texas shook the literary world with the decision to ban several books from its shelves. This unprecedented move sparked widespread debate, questioning the limits of free speech, censorship, and the power of authority. As bookworms and avid readers, it's important to be aware of the titles affected and the reasons behind their prohibition. 

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In this blog post, we'll delve into the list of books banned in Texas in 2023, exploring the controversies, implications, and potential ramifications of this decision.

List of Books Banned in Texas 2023

  • Jane against the world : Roe v. Wade and the fight for reproductive rights Blumenthal, Karen 2020
  • Julián at the wedding Love, Jessica 2020
  • La luna dentro de mi Salazar, Aida 2020
  • Late to the party Quindlen, Kelly 2020
  • Lobizona Garber, Romina 2020
  • Love, Creekwood a Simonverse novella Albertalli, Becky 2020
  • Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor Saad, Layla 2020
  • Middle school's a drag : you better werk! Howard, Greg 2020
  • More than a game : race, gender, and politics in sports Doeden, Matt 2020
  • My heart underwater Fantauzzo, Laurel Flores 2020
  • My rainbow Neal, Trinity 2020
  • Rainbow revolutionaries : 50 LGBTQ+ people who made history Prager, Sarah 2020
  • Rainbow revolutions : power, pride, and protest in the fight for queer rights Lawson, Jamie 2020
  • Real talk about sex & consent : what every teen needs to know Bradshaw, Cheryl M. 2020
  • Reverie La Sala, Ryan 2020
  • Rick Gino, Alex 2020
  • She, he, they, them : understanding gender identity Stanborough, Rebecca 2020
  • Shout Anderson, Laurie Halse 2020
  • The art of saving the world Duyvis, Corinne 2020
  • The Black Flamingo Atta, Dean 2020
  • The blood countess Popović, Lana 2020
  • The bridge Konigsberg, Bill 2020
  • The deep & dark blue Smith, Niki 2020
  • The fight for LGBTQ+ rights Smith, Devlin 2020
  • The fire never goes out : a memoir in pictures Stevenson, Noelle 2020
  • The gravity of us Stamper, Phil 2020
  • The love curse of Melody McIntyre Talley, Robin 2020
  • The magic fish Trung, Le Nguyen 2020
  • The midnight lie Rutkoski, Marie 2020
  • The migration north De Medeiros, James 2020
  • The moon within Salazar, Aida 2020
  • The new Jim Crow : mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness Alexander, Michelle 2020
  • The ship we built Bean, Lexie 2020
  • The truth about keeping secrets Brown, Savannah 2020
  • The whispers Howard, Greg 2020
  • They, She, He Easy as ABC Gonzalez, Maya Christina 2020
  • This book is anti-racist : 20 lessons on how to wake up, take action, and do the work Jewell, Tiffany 2020
  • This is your time Bridges, Ruby 2020
  • Understanding gender Dawson, Juno 2020
  • V For Vendetta Moore, Alan 2020
  • Wayward witch Córdova, Zoraida 2020
  • When they call you a terrorist : a story of Black Lives Matter and the power to change the world Khan-Cullors, Patrisse 2020
  • When we were magic Gailey, Sarah 2020
  • Who I was with her Tyndall, Nita 2020
  • You do you : figuring out your body, dating, and sexuality Mirk, Sarah 2020
  • A kids book about racism Memory, Jelani 2019
  • All eyes on us Frick, Kit 2019
  • All the bad apples Fowley-Doyle, Moïra 2019
  • All the things we do in the dark Mitchell, Saundra 2019
  • An indigenous peoples' history of the United States for young people Mendoza, Jean 2019
  • Avoiding bullies? : skills to outsmart and stop them Spilsbury, Louise 2019
  • Birthday Russo, Meredith 2019
  • Cold falling white Prendergast, Gabriell 2019
  • Deposing Nathan Smedley, Zack 2019
  • Firestarter Sim, Tara 2019
  • Gender equality Léonard, Marie des Neiges 2019
  • Gender queer Kobabe, Maia 2019
  • Her royal highness Hawkins, Rachel 2019
  • Hold my hand Barakiva, Michael 2019
  • Ho'onani : hula warrior Gale, Heather 2019
  • How (not) to ask a boy to prom Goslee, S. J. 2019
  • How to be an antiracist Kendi, Ibram X. 2019
  • It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity Thorn, Theresa 2019
  • Ivy Aberdeen's letter to the world Blake, Ashley Herring 2019
  • Jacob's room to choose Hoffman, Sarah 2019
  • Juliet takes a breath Rivera, Gabby 2019
  • Kiss number 8 Venable, Colleen A. F. 2019
  • Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me Tamaki, Mariko 2019
  • Let's talk about love Kann, Claire 2019
  • LGBT families Currie-McGhee, L. K. 2019
  • Moonstruck. Vol. 2, Some enchanted evening Ellis, Grace 2019
  • New kid Craft, Jerry 2019
  • Odd one out Stone, Nic 2019
  • Of ice and shadows Coulthurst, Audrey 2019
  • Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir Grimes, Nikki 2019
  • Orpheus girl Rebele-Henry, Brynne 2019
  • Pet Emezi, Akwaeke 2019
  • Rainbow : a first book of pride Genhart, Michael 2019
  • Red at the bone Woodson, Jacqueline 2019
  • Redwood and Ponytail Holt, K. A. 2019
  • Rethinking normal : a memoir in transition Hill, Katie Rain 2019
  • Sam! Gabriel, Dani 2019
  • Saturdays with Hitchcock Wittlinger, Ellen 2019
  • Some girls bind James, Rory 2019
  • Something like gravity Smith, Amber 2019
  • Stage dreams Gillman, Melanie 2019
  • The birds, the bees, and you and me Hinebaugh, Olivia 2019
  • The Breakaways Johnson, Cathy G. 2019
  • The deepest breath Grehan, Meg 2019
  • The devouring gray Herman, Christine Lynn 2019
  • The downstairs girl Lee, Stacey 2019
  • The grief keeper Villasante, Alexandra 2019
  • The Handmaid's Tale: The Graphic Novel Atwood, Margaret 2019
  • The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears Hamen, Susan E. 2019
  • The Last Man Vaughan, Brian K. 2019
  • The last to let go Smith, Amber 2019
  • The love & lies of Rukhsana Ali Khan, Sabina 2019
  • The meaning of birds Brown, Jaye Robin 2019
  • The mighty heart of Sunny St. James Blake, Ashley Herring 2019
  • The music of what happens Konigsberg, Bill 2019
  • The pants project Clarke, Cat 2019
  • The past and other things that should stay buried Hutchinson, Shaun David 2019
  • The red scrolls of magic Clare, Cassandra 2019
  • The stars and the blackness between them Petrus, Junauda 2019
  • The truth is Ramos, NoNieqa 2019
  • Things that make white people uncomfortable : adapted for young adults Bennett, Michae 2019
  • Trans mission : my quest to a beard Bertie, Alex 2019
  • Unpregnant Hendriks, Jenni 2019
  • Wait, what? : a comic book guide to relationships, bodies, and growing up Corinna, Heather 2019
  • We are lost and found Dunbar, Helene 2019
  • What Riley wore Arnold, Elana K. 2019
  • When Aidan became a brother Lukoff, Kyle 2019
  • White rabbit Roehrig, Caleb 2019
  • Zenobia July Bunker, Lisa 2019
  • Ziggy, Stardust & me Brandon, James 2019
  • All we can do is wait : a novel Lawson, Richard 2018
  • An African American and Latinx history of the United States Ortiz, Paul 2018
  • And she was Verdi, Jessica 2018
  • Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension Ahmed, Sara 2018
  • Boy erased : a memoir of identity, faith, and family Conley, Garrard 2018
  • Chainbreaker Sim, Tara 2018
  • Doing it! Witton, Hannah 2018
  • Everything you love will burn : inside the rebirth of white nationalism in America Tenold, Vegas 2018
  • Girl made of stars Blake, Ashley Herring 2018
  • Girl mans up Girard, M-E. 2018
  • Harvey Milk : the first openly gay elected official in the United States Hollander, Barbara Gottfried 2018
  • Hate crimes : when intolerance turns violent Sharif, Meghan 2018
  • Hurricane Child Callender, Kheryn 2018
  • La carta de Ivy Aberdeen al mundo Blake, Ashley Herrin 2018
  • Lawn Boy Evison, Jonathan 2018
  • LGBTQ rights Hyde, Natalie 2018
  • Lily and Dunkin Gephart, Donna 2018
  • Little & Lion Colbert, Brandy 2018
  • Meet cute Jennifer L. Armentrout 2018
  • Miles away from you Rutledge, A. B. 2018
  • Moonstruck. Vol. 1, Magic to brew Ellis, Grace 2018
  • My life as a diamond Manzer, Jenny 2018
  • Nate expectations Federle, Tim 2018
  • Nevertheless, we persisted : 48 voices of defiance, strength, and courage. Klobuchar, Amy 2018
  • Not my idea : a book about whiteness Higginbotham, Anastasia 2018
  • Not my idea : a book about whiteness Higginbotham, Anastasia 2018
  • One half from the east Hashimi, Nadia 2018
  • One true way Hitchcock, Shannon 2018
  • Peaceful fights for equal rights Sanders, Rob 2018
  • Political resistance in the current age Harris, Duchess 2018
  • Pride : the story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag Sanders, Rob 2018
  • Prince & knight Haack, Daniel 2018
  • Pulp Talley, Robin 2018
  • Sewing the rainbow : the story of Gilbert Baker and the rainbow flag Pitman, Gayle E. 2018
  • Ship it Lundin, Britta 2018
  • So you want to talk about race Oluo, Ijeoma 2018
  • Staying fat for Sarah Byrnes Crutcher, Chris 2018
  • The art of being normal Williamson, Lisa 2018
  • The Black power movement and civil unrest Hinton, Kerry 2018
  • The bride was a boy Chii (Mangaka) 2018
  • The Polar Bear Explorers' Club Bell, Alex 2018
  • The summer of Jordi Perez (and the best burger in Los Angeles) Spalding, Amy 2018
  • This is kind of an epic love story Callender, Kacen 2018
  • Tomorrow will be different : love, loss, and the fight for trans equality McBride, Sarah 2018
  • Underneath it all : a history of women's underwear Keyser, Amber 2018
  • Valkyrie. Book one, Between the blade and the heart Hocking, Amanda 2018
  • W is for welcome : a celebration of America's diversity Herzog, Brad 2018
  • What if it's us Albertalli, Becky 2018
  • What's racism? Rogers, Amy B. 2018
  • 10 things I can see from here Mac, Carrie 2017
  • A line in the dark Lo, Malinda 2017
  • A very, very bad thing Self, Jeffery 2017
  • A woman's right to an abortion : Roe v. Wade Herda, D. J. 2017
  • Alan Cole is not a coward Bell, Eric 2017
  • All American Boys Reynolds, Jason 2017
  • At the broken places : a mother and trans son pick up the pieces Collins, Mary 2017
  • At the edge of the universe Hutchinson, Shaun David 2017
  • Autoboyography Lauren, Christina 2017
  • Before I had the words : on being a transgender young adult Kergil, Skylar 2017
  • Being Jazz : my life as a (transgender) teen Jennings, Jazz. 2017
  • Coming out as transgender Brezina, Corona 2017
  • Critical perspectives on gender identity Nicki Peter Petrikowski 2017
  • Drag teen : a tale of angst and wigs Self, Jeffery 2017
  • Draw the line Linn, Laurent 2017
  • Dreadnought Daniels, April 2017
  • Echo after echo Capetta, Amy Rose 2017
  • Far from the tree : how children and their parents learn to accept one another Solomon, Andrew 2017
  • Finding community Rodi, Robert 2017
  • Gender identity : the search for self Light, Kate 2017
  • George Gino, Alex 2017
  • Girl : love, sex, romance, and being you Rayne, Karen 2017
  • Girlness : deal with it body and soul Peters, Diane 2017
  • Guyness : deal with it body and soul Pitt, Steve 2017
  • History is all you left me Silvera, Adam 2017
  • Honestly Ben Konigsberg, Bill 2017
  • Identifying as transgender Woods, Sara 2017
  • Identity & gender Ogden, Charlie 2017
  • In other lands : a novel Brennan, Sarah Rees 2017
  • It's not like it's a secret Sugiura, Misa 2017
  • Jane, unlimited Cashore, Kristin 2017
  • Jaya and Rasa Patel, Sonia 2017
  • Kaleidoscope song Benwell, Fox 2017
  • Lana Wachowski Mapua, Jeff 2017
  • LGBTQ rights Susan Henneberg 2017
  • LGBTQ+ athletes claim the field : striving for equality Cronn-Mills, Kirstin 2017
  • Like water Podos, Rebecca 2017
  • Living with religion and faith Rodi, Robert 2017
  • Looking for group Harrison, Rory 2017
  • Mama's boyz : in living color! Craft, Jerry 2017
  • Mask of shadows Miller, Linsey 2017
  • Meg & Linus Nowinski, Hanna 2017
  • Our own private universe Talley, Robin 2017
  • Pants project Clarke, Cat 2017
  • Queer, there and everywhere : 23 people who changed the world Prager, Sarah 2017
  • Sovereign Daniels, April 2017
  • Sparkle boy Newman, Lesléa 2017
  • Spinning Walden, Tillie 2017
  • Star-crossed Dee, Barbara 2017
  • Symptoms of being human Garvin, Jeff 2017
  • Teens and gender dysphoria Nardo, Don 2017
  • The 57 Bus Slater, Dashka 2017
  • The best man Peck, Richard 2017
  • The edge of the abyss Skrutskie, Emily 2017
  • The gallery of unfinished girls Karcz, Lauren 2017
  • The Love Interest Dietrich, Cale 2017
  • The upside of unrequited Albertalli, Becky 2017
  • The you I've never known Hopkins, Ellen 2017
  • They both die at the end Silvera, Adam 2017
  • Transgender rights and protections Klein, Rebecca T. 2017
  • Transgender role models and pioneers Penne, Barbra 2017
  • Transphobia : deal with it and be a gender transcender Skelton, J. Wallace 2017
  • We are the ants Hutchinson, Shaun David 2017
  • We now return to regular life : a novel Wilson, Martin 2017
  • We were eight years in power : an American tragedy Coates, Ta-Nehisi 2017
  • Absolute brightness Lecesne, James 2016
  • Aleecia Wells, Maggie 2016
  • Alex Aguilar Zeleny, Sylvia 2016
  • Are you LGBTQ? Nagle, Jeanne 2016
  • As I descended Talley, Robin 2016
  • Ask me how I got here Heppermann, Christine 2016
  • Away we go Ostrovski, Emil 2016
  • Beast Spangler, Brie 2016
  • Between the world and me Coates, Ta-Nehisi 2016
  • Bloodline Aros, Dana 2016
  • Candace Wells, Maggie 2016
  • Chasing the day Aros, Dana 2016
  • Con tango son tres Richardson, Justin 2016
  • Cradle and all Patterson, James 2016
  • Do you wonder about sex and sexuality? Feinstein, Stephen 2016
  • Double exposure Birdsall, Bridget 2016
  • Expecting Freeman, Shannon 2016
  • Freakboy Clark, Kristin Elizabeth 2016
  • Gracefully Grayson Polonsky, Ami 2016
  • Highly illogical behavior Whaley, John Corey 2016
  • If I was your girl Russo, Meredith 2016
  • Introducing Teddy : a gentle story about gender and friendship Walton, Jess 2016
  • Invisible man, got the whole world watching : a young black man's education Smith, Mychal Denzel 2016
  • Isabella Wells, Maggie 2016
  • Jasmine Wells, Maggie 2016
  • Jess, Chunk, and the road trip to infinity Clark, Kristin Elizabeth 2016
  • Just kill me Selzer, Adam 2016
  • Launching our Black children for success : a guide for parents of kids from three to eighteen Ladner, Joyce A 2016
  • Leroy Aguilar Zeleny, Sylvia 2016
  • Look past Devine, Eric 2016
  • Love beyond body, space, and time : an indigenous LGBT sci-fi anthology Hope Nicholson 2016
  • Luciana Wells, Maggie 2016
  • Maria Aguilar Zeleny, Sylvia 2016
  • Mikala Aguilar Zeleny, Sylvia 2016
  • Of fire and stars Coulthurst, Audrey 2016
  • One of a kind, like me = Único como yo Mayeno, Laurin 2016
  • Pride : celebrating diversity & community Stevenson, Robin 2016
  • Qué nos hace humanos Garvin, Jeff 2016
  • Raise the stakes Atwood, Megan 2016
  • Read me like a book Kessler, Liz 2016
  • Sex, puberty, and all that stuff : a guide to growing up Bailey, Jacqui. 2016
  • Shawna Wells, Maggie 2016
  • South of Sunshine Elmendorf, Dana 2016
  • Stamped from the beginning : the definitive history of racist ideas in America Kendi, Ibram X. 2016
  • Tattoo Atlas Floreen, Tim 2016
  • Teens and LGBT issues Wilcox, Christine 2016
  • The great American whatever Federle, Tim 2016
  • The Lottery Hyman, Miles 2016
  • The other boy Hennessey, M. G. 2016
  • Tom Aguilar Zeleny, Sylvia 2016
  • Transgender rights and issues Pelleschi, Andrea 2016
  • Under threat Stevenson, Robin 2016
  • We march Evans, Shane 2016
  • Whatever Goslee, S. J. 2016
  • When the moon was ours McLemore, Anna-Marie 2016
  • Without Annette Mason, Jane B. 2016
  • Wonnie Aguilar Zeleny, Sylvia 2016
  • Yo, Simon, homo sapiens Albertalli, Becky 2016
  • You know me well : a novel LaCour, Nina 2016
  • "Pink is a girl color" : ...and other silly things people say Drageset, Stacy 2015
  • Abortion : interpreting the constitution Hand, Carol 2015
  • Abortion Tamara Thompson 2015
  • Afterworlds Westerfeld, Scott 2015
  • Alex as well Brugman, Alyssa 2015
  • And still I rise : black America since MLK : an illustrated chronology Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. 2015
  • Anything could happen Walton, Will 2015
  • Aristoteles y Dante descubren los secretos del universo Saenz, Benjamin Alire 2015
  • Becoming Nicole : the transformation of an American family Nutt, Amy Ellis 2015
  • Beyond clueless Alsenas, Linas 2015
  • Combat zone Jones, Patrick 2015
  • Considering hate : violence, goodness, and justice in American culture and politics Whitlock, Kay 2015
  • Cut both ways Mesrobian, Carrie 2015
  • Daughters unto devils Lukavics, Amy 2015
  • Fans of the impossible life Scelsa, Kate 2015
  • Fathersonfather Jacobs, Evan 2015
  • Femme Bach, Mette 2015
  • Gender issues McIntosh, Kenneth 2015
  • Girls vs. guys : surprising differences between the sexes Rosen, Michael J. 2015
  • Grasshopper jungle : a history Smith, Andrew 2015
  • Guardian London, Alex 2015
  • High drama Terrell, Brandon 2015
  • Hold me closer : the Tiny Cooper story Levithan, David 2015
  • How prevalent is racism in society? Parks, Peggy J. 2015
  • How to love : a novel Cotugno, Katie 2015
  • I'll give you the sun Nelson, Jandy 2015
  • Lizard radio Schmatz, Pat 2015
  • Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Andrews, Jesse 2015
  • More happy than not Silvera, Adam 2015
  • My girlfriend's pregnant! : a teen's guide to becoming a dad Shantz-Hilkes, Chloe 2015
  • None of the above Gregorio, I. W. 2015
  • Not otherwise specified Moskowitz, Hannah 2015
  • Out of Darkness Perez, Ashley Hope 2015
  • Playing a part Wilke, Daria 2015
  • Promposal Helms, Rhonda 2015
  • Sex is a funny word : a book about bodies, feelings, and you Silverberg, Cory 2015
  • Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens agenda Albertalli, Becky 2015
  • Still life Las Vegas Sie, James 2015
  • Summer love : an LGBTQ collection Annie Harper 2015
  • Te daría el sol Nelson, Jandy 2015
  • Teen legal rights Hudson, David L. 2015
  • Tell me again how a crush should feel Farizan, Sara 2015
  • The first principle : a novel Shrock, Marissa 2015
  • The five stages of Andrew Brawley Hutchinson, Shaun David 2015
  • The Gale encyclopedia of medicine Jacqueline L. Longe 2015
  • The gods of Tango De Robertis, Carolina 2015
  • The underground girls of Kabul : in search of a hidden resistance in Afghanistan Nordberg, Jenny 2015
  • This book is gay Dawson, Juno 2015
  • Top 250 LGBTQ books for teens : coming out, being out, and the search for community Cart, Michael 2015
  • Transgender lives : complex stories, complex voice Cronn-Mills, Kirstin 2015
  • Transgender people Tamara Thompson 2015
  • Two boys kissing Levithan, David 2015
  • Wandering son, vol. 8 Shimura, Takako 2015
  • What philosophy can do Gutting, Gary 2015
  • Will Grayson, Will Grayson Green, John 2015
  • Willful machines Floreen, Tim 2015
  • Wonders of the invisible world Barzak, Christopher 2015
  • You and me and him Dinnison, Kris 2015
  • Adam Schrag, Ariel 2014
  • Beyond magenta : transgender teens speak out Kuklin, Susan 2014
  • Citizen : an American lyric Rankine, Claudia 2014
  • Do abstinence programs work? Christine Watkins 2014
  • Does this happen to everyone? : a budding adult's guide to puberty Helms, Antje 2014
  • Everything changes Hale, Samantha 2014
  • Everything leads to you LaCour, Nina 2014
  • Eyes on target : inside stories from the brotherhood of the U.S. Navy SEALs McEwen, Scott 2014
  • Fan art Tregay, Sarah 2014
  • Far from you Sharpe, Tess 2014
  • Gabi, a girl in pieces Quintero, Isabel 2014
  • Gender identity Petrikowski, Nicki Peter 2014
  • Great Benincasa, Sara 2014
  • I am Jazz! Herthel, Jessica 2014
  • Jacob's new dress Hoffman, Sarah 2014
  • Lies my girlfriend told me Peters, Julie Anne 2014
  • Love & leftovers : a novel in verse Tregay, Sarah 2014
  • Moon at nine Ellis, Deborah 2014
  • Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress Baldacchino, Christine 2014
  • My best friend, maybe Carter, Caela 2014
  • Native America and the question of genocide Alvarez, Alex 2014
  • No one needs to know Grace, Amanda 2014
  • One man guy Barakiva, Michael 2014
  • Remake Todd, Ilima 2014
  • Separate is never equal Tonatiuh, Duncan 2014
  • Sexual disorders Vitale, Ann E. 2014
  • Sexually transmitted diseases David Haugen et al 2014
  • Sexually transmitted infections Hunter, Miranda 2014
  • Some assembly required : the not-so-secret life of a transgender teen Andrews, Arin 2014
  • The baby tree Blackall, Sophie 2014
  • The boy I love Gramont, Nina de 2014
  • The edge of the water George, Elizabeth 2014
  • The offenders : saving the world while serving detention! Craft, Jerry 2014
  • The sowing Dos Santos, Steven 2014
  • The way back Mac, Carrie 2014
  • This One Summer Tamaki, Mariko 2014
  • Tomboy : a graphic memoir Prince, Liz 2014
  • Undone Clarke, Cat 2014
  • Wandering son, vol 7 Shimura, Takako 2014
  • Wandering son, vol. 6 Shimura, Takako 2014
  • Wonder Woman unbound : the curious history of the world's most famous heroine Hanley, Tim 2014
  • 100 questions you'd never ask your parents : straight answers to teens' questions about sex, sexuality, and health Henderson, Elisabeth 2013
  • A is for Activist Nagara, Innosanto 2013
  • Abortion Noël Merino 2013
  • Archenemy Hoblin, Paul 2013
  • Doing it right : making smart, safe, and satisfying choices about sex Pardes, Bronwen 2013
  • Ebony & ivy : race, slavery, and the troubled history of America's universities Wilder, Craig Steven 2013
  • Golden boy : a novel Tarttelin, Abigail 2013
  • If you could be mine Farizan, Sara 2013
  • It's our prom (so deal with it) Peters, Julie Anne 2013
  • LGBTQ families : the ultimate teen guide Apelqvist, Eva 2013
  • Life in outer space Keil, Melissa 2013
  • Marco impossible Moskowitz, Hannah 2013
  • Multicultural education : issues and perspectives James A. Banks 2013
  • On the come up : a novel, based on a true story Weyer, Hannah 2013
  • One of those hideous books where the mother dies Sones, Sonya 2013
  • Openly straight Konigsberg, Bill 2013
  • Proxy London, Alex 2013
  • Qué me está pasando? : las respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más embarazosas del mundo Mayle, Peter 2013
  • Respecting the contributions of LGBT Americans Kingston, Anna 2013
  • Roe v. Wade : abortion and a woman's right to privacy Higgins, Melissa 2013
  • See you at Harry's Knowles, Johanna 2013
  • Sex David Haugen 2013
  • Sexual orientation Lauri S. Scherer 2013
  • Should abortion be legal? Mooney, Carla 2013
  • Should teens have access to birth control? Nardo, Don 2013
  • Tessa Masterson will go to prom Franklin, Emily 2013
  • The culling Dos Santos, Steven 2013
  • The cutting room floor Klehr, Dawn 2013
  • The fight Karre, Elizabeth 2013
  • The LGBT community Seba, Jaime 2013
  • The sin eater's confession Bick, Ilsa J. 2013
  • The sweet revenge of Celia Door Finneyfrock, Kare 2013
  • The undivided past : humanity beyond our differences Cannadine, David 2013
  • The waiting tree Moynihan, Lindsay 2013
  • Wandering son, vol. 4 Shimura, Takako 2013
  • Wandering son, vol. 5 Shimura, Takako 2013
  • A guy's guide to sexuality and sexual identity in the 21st century Craig, Joe 2012
  • Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe Saenz, Benjamin Alire 2012
  • Ask the passengers King, A. S. 2012
  • Beautiful music for ugly children Cronn-Mills, Kirstin 2012
  • Birth control Roman Espejo 2012
  • Burn Gibson, Heath 2012
  • Drama Telgemeier, Raina 2012
  • En el bosque Stevenson, Robin H. 2012
  • Far from the tree : parents, children, and the search for identity Solomon, Andrew 2012
  • Gone, gone, gone Moskowitz, Hannah 2012
  • Happy families Davis, Tanita S. 2012
  • Homo Harris, Michael 2012
  • Hook up Firmston, Kim 2012
  • I'm pregnant, now what? Stanley, Cleo 2012
  • Kiss the morning star Hoole, Elissa Janine 2012
  • Love & Haight Carlton, Susan R. 2012
  • My awful popularity plan Rudetsky, Seth 2012
  • My heartbeat Freymann-Weyr, Garret 2012
  • My mixed-up berry blue summer Gennari, Jennifer 2012
  • October mourning : a song for Matthew Shepard Newman, Lesléa 2012
  • Privacy Noël Merino 2012
  • Reluctantly Alice Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds 2012
  • Shine Myracle, Lauren 2012
  • Teenage sex and pregnancy Parks, Peggy J. 2012
  • Teenage sexuality Aarti D. Stephens 2012
  • The difference between you and me George, Madeleine 2012
  • The letter Q : queer writers' notes to their younger selves Sarah Moon 2012
  • The miseducation of Cameron Post Danforth, Emily M. 2012
  • The questions within Schaeffer, Teresa 2012
  • The ultimate guys' body book : not-so-stupid questions about your body Larimore, Walter L. 2012
  • Wandering son, vol. 3 Shimura, Takako 2012
  • A new generation of homosexuality : modern trends in gay and lesbian communities Palmer, Bill 2011
  • Abortion Noah Berlatsky 2011
  • Being gay, staying healthy Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Birth control Noël Merino 2011
  • Coming out : telling family and friends Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Crossing lines Volponi, Paul 2011
  • Donovan's big day Newman, Lesléa 2011
  • Dreadnought Walden, Mark 2011
  • Dying to live Baldwin, Kim 2011
  • Feeling wrong in your own body : understanding what it means to be transgender Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Final takedown Sherrard, Brent R. 2011
  • Gay and lesbian role models Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Gay believers : homosexuality and religion Sanna, Emily 2011
  • Gay issues and politics : marriage, the military, & work place discrimination Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Gay people of color : facing prejudices, forging identities Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Gays and mental health : fighting depression, saying no to suicide Seba, Jaime 2011
  • GLBTQ : the survival guide for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning teens Huegel, Kelly 2011
  • H.I.V.E. : dreadnought Walden, Mark 2011
  • Homophobia : from social stigma to hate crimes Palmer, Bill 2011
  • Homosexuality around the world : safe havens, cultural challenges Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Hooked Greenman, Catherine 2011
  • In my father's house Harris, E. Lynn 2011
  • In trouble Levine, Ellen 2011
  • It gets better : coming out, overcoming bullying, and creating a life worth living Dan Savage 2011
  • Notes from the blender Cook, Trish 2011
  • Pearl Knowles, Johanna 2011
  • Pink Wilkinson, Lili 2011
  • Pretend you love me : a novel Peters, Julie Anne 2011
  • Putting makeup on the fat boy Wright, Bil 2011
  • Qué pasa en mi cuerpo? : el libro para muchachas Madaras, Lynda 2011
  • Religion in America David Haugen 2011
  • She loves you, she loves you not-- : a novel Peters, Julie Anne 2011
  • Sister mischief Goode, L. 2011
  • Smashing the stereotypes: what does it mean to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender? Seba, Jaime 2011
  • Stick Smith, Andrew 2011
  • Teen sex Olivia Ferguson 2011
  • The Latino/a condition : a critical reader Richard Delgado 2011
  • The test Kern, Peggy 2011
  • Wandering son, vol. 1 Shimura, Takako 2011
  • Wandering son, vol. 2 Shimura, Takako 2011
  • We are all born free Amnesty International 2011
  • What causes sexual orientation? : genetics, biology, psychology Palmer, Bill 2011
  • With or without you Farrey, Brian 2011
  • A love story starring my dead best friend Horner, Emily 2010
  • Abortion David Haugen 2010
  • After Efaw, Amy 2010
  • Ash Lo, Malinda 2010
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  • Another kind of cowboy Juby, Susan 2007
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  • Gender identity : the ultimate teen guide Winfield, Cynthia L. 2007
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  • Great events from history. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender events,1848-2006. Vol 1 Lillian Faderman 2007
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  • Hang-ups, hook-ups, and holding out : stuff you need to know about your body, sex, and dating Holmes, Melisa 2007
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  • Sexual decisions : the ultimate teen guide Gowen, L. Kris 2007
  • Teen pregnancy Emma Carlson Berne 2007
  • Teenage pregnancy and parenting Lisa Frick 2007
  • The abortion controversy Lucinda Almond 2007
  • The what's happening to my body? book for boys Madaras, Lynda 2007
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  • Your sexuality Hirschmann, Kris 2007
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  • Absolute convictions : my father, a city, and the conflict that divided America Press, Eyal 2006
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  • Between Mom and Jo Peters, Julie Anne 2006
  • Bioethics : who lives, who dies, and who decides? Altman, Linda Jacobs 2006
  • Crush Mac, Carrie 2006
  • Dating, relationships, and sexuality : what teens should know Beckman, Wendy Hart 2006
  • Equal rights O'Connor, Maureen 2006
  • It's not the stork! : a book about girls, boys, babies, bodies, families, and friends Harris, Robie H. 2006
  • Playing the field : a novel Bildner, Phil 2006
  • Ready or not? : a girl's guide to making her own decisions about dating, love, and sex Radziszewicz, Tina 2006
  • Reproductive rights William Dudley 2006
  • Safe sex 101 : an overview for teens Hyde, Margaret O. 2006
  • So hard to say Sanchez, Alex 2006
  • Teenage sexuality Ken R. Wells 2006
  • The abortion rights movement Meghan Powers 2006
  • The full spectrum : a new generation of writing about gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and other identities Levithan, David 2006
  • Tres con tango Richardson, Justin 2006
  • When religion & politics mix : how matters of faith influence political policies McIntosh, Kenneth 2006
  • Wide awake Levithan, David 2006
  • Absolutely, positively not gay LaRochelle, David 2005
  • And Tango makes three Richardson, Justin 2005
  • Antonio's card = La tarjeta de Antonio Gonzalez, Rigoberto 2005
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  • Far from Xanadu Peters, Julie Anne 2005
  • Girl, nearly 16, absolute torture Limb, Sue 2005
  • Image and identity : becoming the person you are Gowen, L. Kris 2005
  • M or F? : a novel Papademetriou, Lisa 2005
  • Rainbow High Sanchez, Alex 2005
  • Rainbow road Sanchez, Alex 2005
  • Roe v. Wade : a women's choice? Gold, Susan Dudley 2005
  • Sky bridge Pritchett, Laura 2005
  • Stained Jacobson, Jennifer 2005
  • Taking responsibility : a teen's guide to contraception and pregnancy Lange, Donna 2005
  • Teen sex Christine Watkins 2005
  • The center of the world Steinhöfel, Andreas 2005
  • The courage to be yourself : true stories by teens about cliques, conflicts, and overcoming peer pressure Al Desetta 2005
  • The hookup artist Shaw, Tucker 2005
  • The Order of the Poison Oak Hartinger, Brent 2005
  • The truth about sexual behavior and unplanned pregnancy Mark J. Kittleson 2005
  • Totally Joe Howe, James 2005
  • Abortion : understanding the debate Gay, Kathlyn 2004
  • Bend, don't shatter : poets on the beginning of desire T. Cole Rachel 2004
  • Beyond choice : reproductive freedom in the 21st century Sanger, Alexander 2004
  • Geography Club Hartinger, Brent 2004
  • Homosexuality : opposing viewpoints Auriana Ojeda 2004
  • It's perfectly normal : a book about changing bodies, growing up, sex, and sexual health Harris, Robie H. 2004
  • Lucky De Oliveira, Eddie 2004
  • Orphea Proud Wyeth, Sharon Dennis 2004
  • Paper trail : common sense in uncommon times Goodman, Ellen 2004
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  • The Bermudez Triangle : a novel Johnson, Maureen 2004
  • The dateable rules : a guide to the sexes Lookadoo, Justin 2004
  • What happened to Lani Garver Plum-Ucci, Carol 2004
  • 101 questions about sex and sexuality-- : with answers for the curious, cautious, and confused Brynie, Faith Hickman 2003
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  • If wishes were horses McInerney-Whiteford, Merry 2003
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  • La guia esencial sobre sexualidad adolescente : un manual indispensable para los adolescentes y padres Basso, Michael J. 2003
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  • The underground guide to teenage sexuality : an essential handbook for today's teens and parents Basso, Michael J. 2003
  • Any way the wind blows : a novel Harris, E. Lynn 2002
  • Boy v. girl? : how gender shapes who we are, what we want, and how we get along Abrahams, George 2002
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The Fallout: A State Divided

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

One of the most cherished classics of American literature has been removed from Texas libraries and schools. Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird explores racial inequality, injustice, and moral conviction through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in the 1930s American South. However, critics argue that the novel portrays racist language and themes that some may find offensive or inappropriate for younger audiences.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

A literary masterpiece that has been captivating readers for generations, The Catcher in the Rye fell victim to the ban. This coming-of-age novel follows the rebellious and disillusioned Holden Caulfield, tackling themes of identity, alienation, and the hypocrisy of society. Detractors argue that the explicit language and depictions of teenage angst make it unsuitable for younger readers.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple, explores themes of racism, sexism, and domestic violence through the narrative of Celie, a young African American woman in the early 20th century. Regrettably, the book has been banned in Texas, with some claiming that its explicit content and depictions of abuse make it unsuitable for educational environments.

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

Considered a literary masterpiece and a cornerstone of magical realism, One Hundred Years of Solitude has been removed from Texan bookshelves. The novel follows the Buendía family through generations, exploring themes of love, war, and the cycle of life. Critics argue that it's explicit sexual content and magical elements do not align with Texan values.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale takes readers to the totalitarian Republic of Gilead, where women are oppressed and reduced to reproductive vessels. Despite its critical acclaim and relevance to discussions surrounding women's rights, the book has stirred controversy in Texas due to its exploration of sensitive subjects including sexual violence and religious extremism.

The Debate: Free Speech and Censorship

The banning of these books in Texas has raised serious concerns about the extent to which free speech can be curtailed, and whether censorship infringes upon individuals' rights to access diverse perspectives and ideas.

While the removal of certain books may be attributed to concerns over their age-appropriate content, it also begs the question of who gets to decide what is appropriate for readers. Should the government or specific interest groups have the power to dictate what books can or cannot be read?

Beyond the immediate consequences, this decision could have a chilling effect on intellectual freedom and creativity within the literary world. The banned books' authors, publishers, and readers are left questioning the boundaries of expression and artistic freedom.

The Implications: Education and Intellectual Growth

One area significantly impacted by the ban is education. Books have long been considered essential tools for shaping young minds, fostering critical thinking, and expanding intellectual horizons. However, by excluding certain titles, Texas schools risk limiting students' exposure to diverse perspectives and important historical and societal conversations.

Moreover, banned books often attract significant attention and curiosity, inadvertently making them more compelling to readers. This raises the possibility that the prohibition could pique interest among students, leading them to seek out these titles and exacerbating the controversy.

Moving Forward: Embracing Intellectual Freedom

Though it's disheartening to witness books being banned, this situation presents an opportunity for individuals and communities to defend intellectual freedom and the right to access a wide range of ideas and narratives. Here are a few steps readers can take to promote intellectual freedom:

Educate Yourself

Learn more about the banned books and the reasons behind their prohibition. Understanding the arguments on both sides of the debate will enable you to engage in informed discussions and advocate for intellectual freedom.

Support Local Libraries

Public libraries play an essential role in providing access to a diverse range of books and fostering intellectual growth. At times like these, it becomes even more important to support and utilize these valuable community resources.

Engage in Dialogue

Initiate conversations with friends, family, and colleagues about the importance of intellectual freedom and the dangers of censorship. Encouraging open and respectful discussions can create a more inclusive environment for diverse ideas.

Celebrate Banned Books

Organize events or book clubs centered around banned books. By actively engaging with these titles, readers can celebrate the freedom to explore challenging themes and narratives that expand their understanding of the world.

Conclusion

The ban on certain books in Texas has ignited a passionate debate about free speech, censorship, and the value of intellectual freedom. As readers, we hold the power to challenge these restrictions and safeguard our right to access diverse ideas and perspectives. By educating ourselves, supporting libraries, engaging in dialogue, and celebrating banned books, we can demonstrate the importance of nurturing intellectual growth and fostering a society that cherishes the freedom to read.