Beyond Clueless
Linas Alsenas
About this book
Marty Sullivan’s life ends, basically, when her parents enroll her in a private high school. A private, Catholic, girls-only high school. Meanwhile, at their local public school, her best friend, Jimmy, comes out of the closet and finds himself a boyfriend and a new group of friends. Marty feels left out and alone, until she gets a part in the school musical, Into the Woods, and Jimmy and his new crew are in it, too! Things start looking even better when Marty falls for foxy fellow cast member Felix Peroni. And Felix seems to like her back. But the drama is just beginning. . . . Can Marty and Jimmy keep up their friendship? And is Marty’s new beau everything he appears to be? Or is Marty too clueless to figure it all out before it’s too late?
Censorship history
In 2024, "Beyond Clueless" by Linas Alsenas faced bans in several U.S. school districts due to its LGBTQ+ and sexual content. Notably, the book was challenged during a school board meeting in a district in Texas, where parents voiced concerns over its appropriateness for students. As a result of these challenges, the book was officially banned at the school level, reflecting a growing trend of censorship surrounding LGBTQ+ themes in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Sexual |
