Yes, Push Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780679766759
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Read it to understand what happens when we refuse to look away from hard truths about abuse.
Sapphire’s brutal novel about a teenage girl surviving incest and abuse became the film Precious.
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
Read it to understand what happens when we refuse to look away from hard truths about abuse.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Read It Anyway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Push banned?
Yes, Push by Sapphire 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 Push banned?
Push has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Incest, Child Abuse, Sexual Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Push banned?
As of 2025, Push has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).