Before
Anna Todd
About this book
Recounts Hardin's first encounters with Tessa and their ensuing love affair that became a vortex pulling in everyone around them.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Before" by Anna Todd was banned at the school level across several districts in the United States, primarily due to its sexual content and themes deemed immoral. This ban was part of a broader movement against books with explicit themes, often led by local Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and school boards responding to formal complaints from concerned parents. The specific outcomes varied by district, with some schools upholding the ban while others faced challenges from advocates for intellectual freedom, leading to ongoing debates about the book's place in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | SexualMoral |
