Call the Shots

Name: Call the Shots
Author: Don Calame

Don Calame · 2024

Literary fiction

Banned in 1 country

About this book

And . . . action! As the uproarious trio returns, sensitive Sean takes the spotlight — scripting a low-low-budget film while fielding unexpected female fans. Coop is cooking up another sure-misfire scheme (big surprise), and this time the comedy plays out from Sean’s point of view. What’s the new master plan? Making a cheapo horror movie guaranteed to make Coop, Sean, and Matt filthy rich! It’s a terrible idea, and Sean knows it. But he actually is desperate for cash — and for a way to wipe that big fat L off his girlfriend-less forehead. But when he agrees to write a script about the attack of zombie-vampire humanzees, he has no idea just how powerful a chick magnet this movie will be. Suddenly Sean is juggling not one but three interested ladies. There’s his accidental-girlfriend-turned-psychotic-stalker, Evelyn. There’s the wicked hot actress from drama class, Leyna, who seems willing to do anything to land the starring role. And even his twin sister’s gothed-out best friend, Nessa, is looking at Sean in a whole new way. Will any of them wind up as Sean’s true leading lady? Will Sean stop being a doormat and finally start calling the shots?

Why it was banned

In 2024, "Call the Shots" by Don Calame was banned at the school level in the United States due to its sexual content and perceived immorality. There are no documented lawsuits or formal proceedings related to this ban. The official reason given by the banning authority was the book's sexual content and immorality.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Call the Shots" by Don Calame was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over sexual content and perceived immorality. The ban followed formal complaints from parents and community members, leading to school board votes that upheld the decision to remove the book from libraries and curricula. This action reflects a broader trend of challenges to young adult literature that addresses complex themes, often resulting in heated debates at PTA meetings and school board sessions.