BANNED

Yes, Twilight Is Banned!

by Stephenie Meyer · Little, Brown · 2005

ISBN: 9780316015844

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

A cultural phenomenon with staying power. That's why some people work so hard to ban it.

Stephenie Meyer’s massive franchise has ~10 bans despite 6M readership.

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

A cultural phenomenon with staying power. That’s why some people work so hard to ban it.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twilight banned?

Yes, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 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 Twilight banned?

Twilight has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Supernatural Elements. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Twilight banned?

As of 2025, Twilight has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).