BANNED

Yes, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch Is Banned!

by Gregory Maguire · William Morrow · 1995

ISBN: 9780060987107

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

A retelling of a classic that became a cultural phenomenon. The sudden banning tells you something changed.

Gregory Maguire’s Wicked became a #1 NYT bestseller and Broadway megahit. It’s received 17 new bans in 2024-25.

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 retelling of a classic that became a cultural phenomenon. The sudden banning tells you something changed.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Multiple Multiple districts 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch banned?

Yes, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch by Gregory Maguire 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 Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch banned?

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Mature Content, LGBTQ+ Themes. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch banned?

As of 2025, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch has been banned or challenged in Multiple. Notable bans include Multiple districts (2024).