BANNED

Yes, Annie on My Mind Is Banned!

by Nancy Garden · Farrar Straus · 1982

ISBN: 9780374400118

8 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

A groundbreaking book that's been challenged for 40+ years.

Nancy Garden’s 1982 YA novel was one of the first to center lesbian teens.

Why This Book Was Banned

The reasons listed above reflect formal challenge attempts. The real reasons are more complicated.

Why You Should Read This

A groundbreaking book that’s been challenged for 40+ years.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annie on My Mind banned?

Yes, Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden has been banned or challenged in 8 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Multiple. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Annie on My Mind banned?

Annie on My Mind has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Lesbian Content, YA LGBTQ+. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Annie on My Mind banned?

As of 2025, Annie on My Mind has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).