Yes, Tricks Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781416950073
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
This book was banned for telling stories about exploited people. That's the entire point.
Ellen Hopkins’ novel in verse about teens in the sex trade became the #1 most-banned book of 2022-23.
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 was banned for telling stories about exploited people. That’s the entire point.
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Read It Anyway
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tricks banned?
Yes, Tricks by Ellen Hopkins 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 Tricks banned?
Tricks has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Prostitution, Drug Use, Sexual Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Tricks banned?
As of 2025, Tricks has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).