Leroy
Sylvia Aguilar Zeleny
About this book
Seventeen-year-old Leroy wants to study art and become a painter. Although he has good relationships with his family and friends, Leroy is far from being happy. With his older brother now in jail, Leroy feels even more trapped by his big secret. He is gay and doesn't dare come out and disrupt an already difficult time for his family. Leroy goes on an incredible-- yet painful and terrifying--journey from Dallas to Taos, and from fear to love. Leroy is a book from Coming Out, an EPIC Press six set series. Some titles may contain explicit content and/or language.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Leroy" by Sylvia Aguilar Zeleny was banned at the school level in various districts across the United States, primarily due to its LGBTQ+ themes and content. The book faced challenges from parents and community members who expressed concerns during school board meetings, leading to formal complaints that resulted in its removal from school libraries and curricula. Specific details regarding the challengers or the outcomes of these challenges remain largely undocumented, reflecting a broader trend of censorship targeting LGBTQ+ literature in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Moral |
