BANNED

Yes, This Book Is Gay Is Banned!

by Juno Dawson · Houghton Mifflin · 2023

ISBN: 9781728236773

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

This book gives queer teens honest information about their bodies. Read it to understand why that's a threat.

Juno Dawson’s #3 ALA 2023 banned book is a sex education guide for LGBTQ+ teens being aggressively challenged.

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 gives queer teens honest information about their bodies. Read it to understand why that’s a threat.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Book Is Gay banned?

Yes, This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson 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 This Book Is Gay banned?

This Book Is Gay has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: LGBTQ+ Content, Sex Education. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is This Book Is Gay banned?

As of 2025, This Book Is Gay has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).