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Apr 5, 2022 · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Challenges. One high profile challenge of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl took place in December 2021 before the Greenville, Michigan Board of Education. On December 13, parents complained to the school board about “vulgar” books appearing in school libraries.
Oct 6, 2023 · According to the American Library Association, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl has been “banned and challenged because it was considered sexually explicit and degrading to women” (“National”). In addition to these two reasons, the book has been placed under fire due to being “obscene,” containing “vulgar and coarse language,” and ...
Apr 11, 2022 · The young-adult novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” set in Pittsburgh and written by Schenley High grad Jesse Andrews (and adapted into a film) appeared for the first time on the American Library Association’s list of the most challenged books in school and public libraries.
Mar 1, 2012 · Tale of dying teen is full of embarrassing comic moments. Read Common Sense Media's Me and Earl and the Dying Girl review, age rating, and parents guide.
Jul 18, 2023 · Me And Earl And The Dying Girl. Ron DeSantis. In a guest column, Jesse Andrews, author of the novel Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, discusses his book being banned in Leon County, Florida schools.
Apr 9, 2024 · Me and Earl and the Dying Girl was challenged for being sexually explicit and profane. 6. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison was challenged for rape, incest, claims of sexual explicitness, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion content 62 times. 5. Flamer by Mike Curato was challenged for sexual explicitness, and LGBTQIA+ content 67 times. 4.
