BANNED

Yes, Shout Is Banned!

by Laurie Halse Anderson · Viking · 2019

ISBN: 9780670012107

20 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

From the author of Speak. If speaking once wasn't enough, she's shouting. That courage is what gets banned.

Laurie Halse Anderson’s memoir in verse about surviving sexual assault became another of her books targeted by censors, following the success of Speak.

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

From the author of Speak. If speaking once wasn’t enough, she’s shouting. That courage is what gets banned.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Texas Multiple districts 2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shout banned?

Yes, Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson has been banned or challenged in 20 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Texas. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Shout banned?

Shout has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Assault Depiction, Mature Content, Profanity. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Shout banned?

As of 2025, Shout has been banned or challenged in Texas. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2020).