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The title was cited in two episodes as an example of a frequently challenged work that parents attempted to remove from school curricula. Hosts described it as controversial because it contains graphic sexual depictions of pedophilia and is promoted by the American Library Association, and it was listed among other books subject to bans. The discussion conveyed a critical view of the book’s content and its presence in schools.
Episode: The Battle Over Sexually Explicit Books | 4.7.23
Listed among the top challenged titles, the book was mentioned as one of the works parents have tried to pull from schools.
Some of the other top books parents have worked to pull from schools are titled Lawn Boy, My Friend Dahmer, Out of Darkness, In the Dream House, The Hate You Give, Flamer, Looking for Alaska, Hopeless, The Handmaid's Tale, a picture book called Dim Sum for Everyone.
Episode: The Rise of Gender Ideology in Schools | 5.1.22
The discussion described the novel as controversial, noting that it contains graphic sexual descriptions of pedophilia and is promoted by the American Library Association.
Another controversial book, also promoted by the American Library Association, is titled Lawn Boy, which includes graphic sexual descriptions of pedophilia.
Both of these books include pedophilia, sex between men and boys. ... From the author, Maya Kobabe.