This was the second top category of banned books according to Pen America (https://pen.org/report/banned-in-the-usa-state-laws-supercharge-book-suppression-in-schools/)
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"Gender Queer: A Memoir" By Maia Kobabe
This is one of the most banned book in the U.S. This graphic novel depicts Kobabe’s personal journey with gender identity and sexual orientation. This book discusses the authors journey from the confusion of adolescent crushes to the struggles of coming out, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction and facing traumas.
"All Boys Aren’t Blue" by George M. Johnson
This is a young adult nonfiction "memoir-manifesto" by the journalist and activist author. The book consists of a series of essays following Johnson's journey growing up as a queer Black man in New Jersey and Virginia. It is another of the most commonly banned books due to discussions of sexuality, gender.
"Beyond Magenta" by Susan Kucklin
For this collection of essays, the author met and interviewed six transgender or gender-neutral young adults, describing their sense of identity before, during, and after transitioning. This is often banned because of conversations about gender identity and sexuality.
"This Book is Gay" by James Dawson
This book is a memoir about a young person coming to terms with her sexuality and her 'coming out', as well as her first relationship. This is often banned because of conversations about gender identity and sexuality.
"Thirteen Reasons Why" By Jay Asher
The original book that inspired the widely popular Netflix series in 2017 is about a young high school freshman’s motivations behind her suicide, disturbingly portrays the devastating repercussions of experiencing trauma in adolescence. This has been banned because of sexual discussions and suicide.
"L8r, G8r" by Lauren Myracle
This is the third book in Myracle's "Internet Girls" series. This story is a coming-of-age tale for young girls written entirely in internet-speak and instant messages. It has been removed from multiple schools for its use of profanity and its themes of sexuality as part of its plot.
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| December 7, 2023 | Edited by Lucas Wentworth | Updated list. |
| December 7, 2023 | Edited by Lucas Wentworth | Updated list. |
| December 7, 2023 | Edited by Lucas Wentworth | Updated list. |
| December 7, 2023 | Created by Lucas Wentworth | Edited without comment. |