BANNED

Yes, Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure Is Banned!

by Dav Pilkey · Scholastic · 1997

ISBN: 9780545385626

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

Kids love this book. That's the actual problem for people who want to ban it.

Dav Pilkey’s #2 ALA 2010-2019 series has ~10 bans for toilet humor.

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

Kids love this book. That’s the actual problem for people who want to ban it.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure banned?

Yes, Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure by Dav Pilkey 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 Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure banned?

Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Potty Humor, Profanity. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure banned?

As of 2025, Captain Underpants and the Epic Adventure has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).