Yes, Hidden Figures Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780062363596
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
A beautifully researched history that gives credit where it's due. Some people would prefer silence.
Margot Lee Shetterly’s nonfiction bestseller about Black women mathematicians became a major film.
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 beautifully researched history that gives credit where it’s due. Some people would prefer silence.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Read It Anyway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hidden Figures banned?
Yes, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly has been banned or challenged in 10 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Multiple. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Hidden Figures banned?
Hidden Figures has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Race Content, Women Scientists. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Hidden Figures banned?
As of 2025, Hidden Figures has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).