Yes, You Had Me at Hola Is Banned!
ISBN: 9780062959928
You Had Me at Hola follows Jasmine Lin Rodriguez, a Latina actress known for her tabloid-famous love life, and Ashton Suárez, a telenovela star from Puerto Rico guarding his privacy. Cast as leads in a new bilingual rom-com series, they agree to keep things professional. That lasts about five minutes. The novel is a celebration of Latinx culture, bilingual code-switching, and the romance genre itself.
The novel has been challenged for sexual content and profanity. A USA Today bestseller and a Today Show Read with Jenna pick, it has been removed from library shelves in Texas and Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is You Had Me at Hola banned?
Yes, You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria has been banned or challenged in 3 documented instances across 2 states in the United States, including Texas, Florida. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was You Had Me at Hola banned?
You Had Me at Hola has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Profanity. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is You Had Me at Hola banned?
As of 2025, You Had Me at Hola has been banned or challenged in Texas, Florida. Notable bans include Keller ISD (2022), Clay County School District (2023).