About this book
Ari knows a lot of words for neighbors, including the pronouns each prefers, and with help from Uncle Lior, who always asks "What are your words," figures out which pronouns--and other words--fit best today.
Why it was banned
Part of disputes in Montgomery County Public Schools over LGBTQ-inclusive books, leading to the U.S. Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor (2025).
Censorship history
Court/legal context: This book became part of Mahmoud v. Taylor (2025), a U.S. Supreme Court case involving Montgomery County Public Schools. The Court ruled that parents must have the option to opt out of instruction involving LGBTQ-inclusive materials on religious grounds, placing such books at the center of constitutional debates about education and free exercise of religion.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+ |