Every Banned Book, Tracked.
A real-time database of book bans and challenges across the United States.
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Books Tracked
5
Ban Actions
4
States Affected
Recent Bans
| Book | Author | Jurisdiction | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloved | Toni Morrison | State of Virginia | Under Legal Challenge | Jul 1, 2023 |
| All Boys Aren't Blue | George M. Johnson | Brevard County Public Schools, FL | Removed | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Gender Queer: A Memoir | Maia Kobabe | Keller Independent School District, TX | Removed | Aug 16, 2022 |
| The Bluest Eye | Toni Morrison | Wentzville School District, MO | Reinstated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| The Hate U Give | Angie Thomas | Katy Independent School District, TX | Challenged | Oct 20, 2021 |
Beloved
Toni Morrison
State of Virginia
Jul 1, 2023
All Boys Aren't Blue
George M. Johnson
Brevard County Public Schools, FL
Jan 15, 2023
Gender Queer: A Memoir
Maia Kobabe
Keller Independent School District, TX
Aug 16, 2022
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison
Wentzville School District, MO
Feb 1, 2022
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Katy Independent School District, TX
Oct 20, 2021
Most Affected States
TX
2
FL
1
MO
1
Virginia
1
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Our Mission
Banned Index is a real-time, publicly accessible database tracking book bans and challenges across the United States. Every ban is sourced, verified, and linked to its original documentation. We believe transparency is the first step toward accountability.