Alabama funding in the Fairhope library has been threatened on these 35 books – see the full list

The Fairhope Library Council will consider next month if it will move 35 book titles which is believed to be kept inadequate in accordance with the administrative code last year established by the Board of Directors of the Alabama Public Library.

The library may lose the financing of the state if these books are not moved to an adult section, regarding the concerns that they contain “sexually explicit” content.

The VLIs decided last week to reduce the financing of the Fairhope Library Board in a movement that was described as a “temporary break”. The Fairhope Library Council, which has a budget of over $ 1 million annually, receives about $ 43,000 from the state.

Library supporters fought back and rapidly raised over $ 45,000 online to replace the reduction of state funding.

The Library Council will consider if he will examine the books in his meeting on April 21.

The next is the list of books that have been challenged and are in question in Fairhope.

Since then, five of them have been moved to the fiction sections for adults or non -fiction in the direction of the library director. These include:

The empire of stormsA book from 2016 by Sarah Maas, is the fifth tranche a New York Times The best -selling throne of the glass series.

Ash’s kingdomA 2018 book by Sarah Maas, is the latest version of the Thron Glass series.

Last night at the Telegraph ClubA 2021 novel by Malinda Lo, which is established in the 1950s San Francisco and tells the story of a teenage daughter of Chinese immigrants who begins to explore her sexuality. It has been banned at a high school system in Texas last year, based on adopting, promoting and supporting gender fluidity.

Let’s talk about itA 2021 non-fiction graphic novel by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan, who serves as an illustrated guide for sexual education and is oriented towards teenagers. Was included in American Library AssociationTop 10 most challenged books in 2023. It was challenged based on its LGBTQ content. Mothers for Liberty were pushed to remove the book from the libraries of public schools in Broward County, Fla., In 2023.

PerfectA novel for young adults from 2011 by Ellen Hopkins, who serves as a continuation of the book, impulses. The book has been banned in Texas by the Katy Independent School District, based on adopting, promoting and supporting gender fluidity.

The following books were not moved and awaits no appeal to the council, or a decision of the library director.

Beyond magentaA 2014 book written by Susan Kuklin who interviewed six young transsexual or neutral adults and described their feeling of identity before, during and after transition. The book was among the most challenged books in 2015 and 2019, the challengers often consider anti-family and inadequate for the age group.

Boy toyA 2007 novel written by Barry Lyga is for a young adult reader who follows the healing process of a teenager whose teacher manipulated him in a sexual relationship at the highest level.

CrankA 2004 book by Ellen Hopkins deals with the problems of crystal methane addiction. It is considered a necessary reading in many high schools and drug court programs. However, it is forbidden in many locations due to complaints on drug use, adult language and sexual themes.

GirlA book from 2018 by Elaana K. Arnold focuses around a young woman who discovers what it means to be a lady in suffering when she is forced to marry a mysterious, dangerous prince. It was among the books challenged in 2022 in Florida de Moms for Liberty.

Doing itA 2003 book by Melvin Burgess telling the story of a group of English teenagers and their sex discovery.

IdenticalA 2008 book by Ellen Hopkins about twins identical with dark secrets.

Easier than my shadowA graphic memory of 2013 by Katie Green, which refers to dietary disorders, abuse and recovery.

ShineA novel of young romance from 2020 by Korean-American singer Jessica Jung.

SoldA 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick tells the story of a girl who is sold in sexual slavery.

The story of maidsA 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood is a futuristic dystopian story about women who are forced to produce children for their “commanders”.

HateA 2017 novel by Angie Thomas is set up on the background of the Black Lives Matter movement is a story about police brutality and systemic racism.

The uglyA 2016 novel by Jesse Andrews is about a Wild Rock-N-Roll Road trip.

the perks of being a wallflowerA 1999 novel by Stephen Chbosky is a story that comes about age about adolescence that deals with sexuality, drugs, rape and mental health. The book was frequently forbidden and challenged in the United States, in accordance with the Bureau for the intellectual freedom of the American Library Association.

TricksA 2009 book by Ellen Hopkins tells the story of five problems with problems. It treats problems of sexual activity and drug use and has been banned in some places.

Blue is the warmest colorA 2013 graphic novel by Julie Maroh who tells the love story of two young people in France in the 90s.

Feels good to be yourselfA 2019 image book by Theresa Thorn and Noah Grigni who introduces the concept of gender identity.

As a love storyA historical novel, a young man for adults from 2019, by Abdi Nazemian, follows an Iranian boy who deals with homosexuality against the background of the AIDS crisis in New York.

Without loveA 2020 novel by Alice Oseman about a self -compliance of an 18 -year -old girl as a asexual and aromatic person.

Me, Earl and the girl dyingA book from 2013 by Jesse Andrews about two high school friends against the background of life difficulties. The book was the seventh forbidden and challenged book in the US in 2021, according to the American Library Association. It was related to the 10th book the most forbidden and provoked a year later.

Monday does not comeA 2018 book by Tiffany Jackson is considered a scary journey about mystery, friendship and resistance.

Parts and heartsA 2016 book by Jenson Hillenbrand is a guide to children and adults for the transgender transition.

Player readyA 2011 clinic 2011 scientific fiction novel established in Dystopia 2045 has been banned in US parts of school libraries due to concerns about profane language.

Sex is a funny wordA 2015 comic book book for children by Cory Silverberg and Fiona Smyth is a resource about bodies, sex and sexuality for children between 8 and 10 years old, as well as for caretakers and families. Appeared among the 10 most challenged books of the American Library Association.

speakAn 1999 adult novel by Laurie Halse Anderson is about a high school student who ceases to speak after sexual assault. It is among the most forbidden and challenged books in the United States.

Black flamingoA 2019 book by Dean Atta is a story that comes with a age about a gay teenager with a mixed race who finds his voice and identity through the art of love.

Kite RunnerA 2003 novel by Khaled Hosseini is established in Afghanistan during the Soviet military invasion and presents the friendship of two young boys. The book was forbidden and challenged for several reasons, including offensive language and explicit sexual material.

Stay what? A comic book guide for relationships, bodies and growthA 2019 graphic novel by Heather Corinna and Isabella Rotman covers topics for pretensions and young teenagers about their changing bodies and feelings.

Yes! Not! A first conversation about consentA 2022 Children’s Council Book of Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli and Isabel Roxas focus on the respect of body autonomy and examines many ways that he can say or indicate “no”.

The next book was removed from the collection due to its physical condition:

Water for elephantsA 2006 historical novel by Sara Gruen is about a young man who joins a circus and falls in love with a married performer. It was forbidden before it was based on sexual content, violence and bad language.

The next book is currently facing a call:

RaisedA 2020 Tiffany Jackson novel is a story about sexual exploitation.