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Looking for Alaska was challenged for one of the first times
Was challenged for the 11th grade English classes in Depew, New York because of graphic language and sexual content. The book was not banned, the school sent parents a letter requesting permission to use the novel. Only 3 students were denied permission. -
Looking for Alaska was challenged in New York schools
Looking for Alaska was challenged in Depew, New York. -
John Green made Youtube video to adress complaints
John Green had to address complaints on youtube about his book. -
Book was challenged in Tennessee
Looking for Alaska was banned in Knox County, Tennessee High Schools' Honors and as Advanced Placement outside readings for English II. Due to "inappropriate language." School Superintendent Dr. James P. McIntyre, Jr. said that a parent identified this as an issue and the book was removed from the required reading list. -
Looking for Alaska was banned in Sumner county.
Looking for Alaska was banned in Sumner County, Tennessee schools because of "inappropriate language." -
Looking for Alaska was challenged in New Jersey
Looking for Alaska was challenged in the Verona, New Jerseys High School due to curriculum content because a parent found the sexual nature of the story inappropriate. -
A motion to ban, Looking for Alaska, was rejected
A Waukesha School District committee voted unanimously to reject a parent's motion to ban the book, Looking for Alaska, from schools. -
Looking for Alaska was challenged again
Looking For Alaska was challenged in Wisconsin schools.