by Isabella J. Miletic | Jun 20, 2026
Persepolis and Persepolis 2 by Marjane Satrapi were published in 2003 and 2004, respectively. Persepolis was selected for the YALSA’s Best Books for Young Adults in 2004. BANNED in Hillsborough, Indian River, Union and Volusia County schools Persepolis is a...
by Isabella J. Miletic | May 15, 2026
Forever … by Judy Blume was published in 1975. It was named in NPR’s 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels and Time Magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time. BANNED in Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Columbia, Duval, Escambia, Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Jackson,...
by Isabella J. Miletic | Apr 16, 2026
Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff was published in 2015. The novel was a Finalist of the 2015 National Book Award and named President Barack Obama’s favorite book of 2015. BANNED in Miami-Dade and Walton County public schools Lotto and Mathilde seem to have a...
by Isabella J. Miletic | Mar 14, 2026
This edition of Forbidden Florida Reads departs from its usual format to report on the 2026 Legislative Session. Two controversial education bills critics warned would expand book bans and censorship in Florida schools failed to pass during the 2026 Florida...
by Isabella J. Miletic | Feb 22, 2026
The Color Purple by Alice Walker was published in 1982. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 1983. BANNED in Clay, Collier, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Orange, Union and Volusia County public schools The Color Purple is a series of letters...