About this book
The Miseducation of Cameron Post meets Everything Leads to You in this queer young adult novel. Hopuonk, Massachusetts, 1999 Taylor Garland's good looks have earned her the admiration of everyone in her small town. She's homecoming queen, the life of every party, and she's on every boy's most-wanted list. People think Taylor is living the dream, and assume she'll stay in town and have kids with the homecoming king--maybe even be a dental hygienist if she's super ambitious. But Taylor is actually desperate to leave home, and she hates the smell of dentists' offices. Also? She's completely in love with her best friend, Susan. Senior year is almost over, and everything seems perfect. Now Taylor just has to figure out how to throw it all away. Lindsay Sproul's debut is full of compelling introspection and painfully honest commentary on what it's like to be harnessed to a destiny you never wanted.
Censorship history
In 2024, "We Were Promised Spotlights" by Lindsay Sproul was banned at the school level in various districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content and perceived immorality. This ban reflects a growing trend in certain regions, particularly in conservative areas, where school boards and parent-teacher associations have increasingly challenged books that address queer themes. Specific instances of these challenges often arise during school board meetings, where formal complaints are made by parents and community members advocating for the removal of such literature from school libraries and curricula.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Moral |
