BANNED

Yes, Beauty Queens Is Banned!

by Libba Bray · Scholastic Press · 2011

ISBN: 9780439895989

5 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

Lord of the Flies meets America's Next Top Model. Bray wrote a sharp satire of beauty culture, consumerism, and what happens when pageant queens go feral.

Why Was It Banned?

Sexual ContentLGBTQ+ ContentLanguage

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Escambia County Public Schools 2024
Florida Lee County Schools 2024
Florida Santa Rosa County Schools 2024
Florida Seminole County Public Schools 2024
Wisconsin Elkhorn Area School District 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beauty Queens banned?

Yes, Beauty Queens by Libba Bray has been banned or challenged in 5 documented instances across 2 states in the United States, including Florida, Wisconsin. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Beauty Queens banned?

Beauty Queens has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, LGBTQ+ Content, Language. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Beauty Queens banned?

As of 2025, Beauty Queens has been banned or challenged in Florida, Wisconsin. Notable bans include Escambia County Public Schools (2024), Lee County Schools (2024), Santa Rosa County Schools (2024).