Yes, Nineteen Minutes Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780743496735
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
This book refuses simple answers to a complex problem. That's precisely why it's banned.
Jodi Picoult’s novel about the aftermath of a school shooting explores multiple perspectives. Was the #1 most-banned book of 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
This book refuses simple answers to a complex problem. That’s precisely why it’s banned.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nineteen Minutes banned?
Yes, Nineteen Minutes 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 Nineteen Minutes banned?
Nineteen Minutes has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: School Shooting Violence, Profanity. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Nineteen Minutes banned?
As of 2025, Nineteen Minutes has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).