Yes, Bone, Complete Edition Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780439706407
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
A stunning achievement in comics that inspired a generation. The bans are about power, not content.
Jeff Smith’s ALA top 100 epic graphic novel has ~5 bans despite being beloved.
Why This Book Was Banned
The reasons listed above reflect formal challenge attempts. The real reasons are more complicated—and more revealing.
Why You Should Read This
A stunning achievement in comics that inspired a generation. The bans are about power, not content.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bone, Complete Edition banned?
Yes, Bone, Complete Edition by Jeff Smith has been banned or challenged in 15 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Multiple. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Bone, Complete Edition banned?
Bone, Complete Edition has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Cartoon Violence, Mild Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Bone, Complete Edition banned?
As of 2025, Bone, Complete Edition has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).