BANNED

Yes, Milk and Honey Is Banned!

by Rupi Kaur · Andrews McMeel · 2014

ISBN: 9781449474256

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

This book reached millions of people, especially young women. That's exactly why some want it removed.

Rupi Kaur’s #1 NYT bestselling poetry collection about love, loss, and healing reached millions. Now it’s Instagram poetry’s most-banned entry.

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

This book reached millions of people, especially young women. That’s exactly why some want it removed.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milk and Honey banned?

Yes, Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur 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 Milk and Honey banned?

Milk and Honey has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Suggestive Imagery. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Milk and Honey banned?

As of 2025, Milk and Honey has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).