Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2019
Series was challenged because it was perceived as encouraging disruptive behavior, while Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot was challenged for featuring a same-sex married couple.
2014
Challenged for offensive language, violence, and being unsuited to age group.
2013
Challenged for offensive language and being unsuited to age group.
2006
Challenged for anti-family content, being unsuited to age group and violence.
2005
Challenged for offensive language and modeling bad behavior.
2003
Banned for insensitivity and being unsuited to age group, as well as encouraging children to disobey authority.
2001
Banned in Naugatuck (CN) due to concerns that it caused unruly behavior among children
On These Pages
A Banned book has been removed from a library, classroom, etc.
A Challenged book has been requested to be removed from a library, classroom, etc.
For additional information contact
Ron Titus, titus@marshall.edu
304-696-6575
Last updated
June 26, 2019
