Don’t forget to read a banned book this summer!
Take notes and report back to the
SUUS Book Club in September
We are asking members, friends and families to read one or more banned books over the summer and share your thoughts with us in September.
Classics, Young Adult, History, Religious, Children, LGBTQUIA+ and more have been banned by parents and school districts across this country. Let’s read these controversial books and discuss. You may choose any book that is currently on any banned book list (just Google “banned books”) or choose one from the list below.
We will gather Wednesday, September 18 at 1pm at SUUS to give our “book reports” and share our insights. A second session after a Sunday service may also be scheduled.
Questions? Contact Arline Morrissey
Top 10 Most Challenged Books for 2023
According to the American Library Association
- “Gender Queer,” by Maia Kobabe Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content, claimed to be sexually explicit
- “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George M. Johnson Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content, claimed to be sexually explicit
- “This Book is Gay,” by Juno Dawson Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content, sex education, claimed to be sexually explicit
- “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky Reasons: Claimed to be sexually explicit, LGBTQIA+ content, rape, drugs, profanity
- “Flamer,” by Mike Curato Reasons: LGBTQIA+ content, claimed to be sexually explicit
- “The Bluest Eye,” by Toni Morrison Reasons: Rape, incest, claimed to be sexually explicit, EDI content
- (TIE) “Tricks,” by Ellen Hopkins Reasons: Claimed to be sexually explicit, drugs, rape, LGBTQIA+ content
- (TIE) “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” by Jesse Andrews Reasons: Claimed to be sexually explicit, profanity
- “Let’s Talk About It,” by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan Reasons: Claimed to be sexually explicit, sex education, LGBTQIA+ content
- “Sold,” by Patricia McCormickReasons: Claimed to be sexually explicit, rape
