BANNED
Yes, Anger Is a Gift Is Banned!
1 documented challenges
Why Was It Banned?
Where Was It Banned?
Tennessee Collierville Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anger Is a Gift banned?
Yes, Anger Is a Gift by Mark Oshiro has been banned or challenged in 1 documented instances across 1 states in the United States, including Tennessee. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Anger Is a Gift banned?
Anger Is a Gift has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: LGBTQ+ Themes. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Anger Is a Gift banned?
As of 2025, Anger Is a Gift has been banned or challenged in Tennessee. Notable bans include Collierville Schools (2022).