Yes, Out of Darkness Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780823445035
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
This book centers Latinx and queer voices. It's banned precisely because those perspectives matter.
Ashley Hope Pérez’s Printz Honor novel about a 1937 school explosion and young love became intensely targeted.
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 centers Latinx and queer voices. It’s banned precisely because those perspectives matter.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Read It Anyway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Out of Darkness banned?
Yes, Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez 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 Out of Darkness banned?
Out of Darkness has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, School Explosion. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Out of Darkness banned?
As of 2025, Out of Darkness has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).