BANNED

Yes, My Sister's Keeper Is Banned!

by Jodi Picoult · Atria Books · 2003

ISBN: 9780743454537

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

A book about bodily autonomy that makes some people uncomfortable. That's the point.

Jodi Picoult’s major film has ~5 bans. She’s the most-banned author 2023-24.

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 book about bodily autonomy that makes some people uncomfortable. That’s the point.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is My Sister's Keeper banned?

Yes, My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult 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 My Sister's Keeper banned?

My Sister's Keeper has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Medical Ethics, Mature Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is My Sister's Keeper banned?

As of 2025, My Sister's Keeper has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).