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Banned Book List
The Banned Book List tracks books that have been banned or challenged and is maintained by contributors.
About Banned Book List
Banned Book List is a publicly viewable Google Sheets spreadsheet that tracks books reported as banned or challenged. Entries list a title and author along with a short note on the content or theme cited in the challenge, such as sexual content, LGBTQ+ themes, racial justice, or political ideas. A note on the sheet states that about 98% of the listed books are banned in a few schools and public libraries in the USA, with the remaining percentage banned in other countries.
The sheet is marked read-only and is maintained by contributors rather than by a formal organization. Entries are color-coded by audience type, and the page is hosted on Google Sheets, so a supported browser is required to view it. Pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Spreadsheet listing banned or challenged book titles with authors
- Short reason or theme noted beside each entry
- Color coding: orange nonfiction, yellow young adult, green children's picture books
- Note stating most titles are banned in some US schools and libraries
- Contributor-maintained list with read-only access for viewers
Best for: Readers, students, parents and librarians who want to check which titles have been reported as banned or challenged and why.
Good for
- Covers both US school and public library bans and bans reported in other countries
- Pairs each title with a brief explanation of the content or theme challenged
- Color highlighting makes it easy to scan by reader age group
Watch out for
- The sheet is read-only, so viewers cannot add or correct entries
- Descriptions are brief contributor notes without cited sources or dates
- The share of titles banned in the USA versus other countries is given only as an approximate percentage
Banned Book List at a glance
- Category
- Books & Reading › Book Discovery
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- Bengali
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Banned Book List FAQ
Can I edit or add books to the list?
No. The spreadsheet is set to read-only access and is maintained by contributors.
How can I tell which books are for children or young adults?
Non-fiction books are highlighted orange, young adult books yellow, and children's picture books green.
Where were these books banned?
A note on the sheet states that about 98% of the listed books are banned in a few schools and public libraries in the USA, and the remaining percentage is banned in other countries.
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