BANNED

Yes, Two Boys Kissing Is Banned!

by David Levithan · Knopf · 2013

ISBN: 9780307931917

10 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

A title that's explicit about what it is: two boys kissing. Censors want to erase that image.

David Levithan’s ALA-ranked YA novel about gay relationships was #10 ALA 2024.

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 title that’s explicit about what it is: two boys kissing. Censors want to erase that image.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Two Boys Kissing banned?

Yes, Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan has been banned or challenged in 10 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Multiple. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Two Boys Kissing banned?

Two Boys Kissing has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: LGBTQ+ Content, Gay Kiss Depiction. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Two Boys Kissing banned?

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