BANNED

Yes, Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen Is Banned!

by Jazz Jennings

8 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

Jazz's story, told in her own voice, is accessible and brave. She's been a public figure since age six, and this memoir captures both the extraordinary and ordinary parts of her life.

Why Was It Banned?

LGBTQ+ Themes

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Escambia County Public Schools 2022
Pennsylvania Pleasant Valley School District 2022
Florida Lee County Schools 2022
Florida St. Lucie Public Schools 2022
Florida Walton County School District 2022
Tennessee Collierville Schools 2022
Texas Granbury Independent School District 2022
Texas North East Independent School District 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen banned?

Yes, Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen by Jazz Jennings has been banned or challenged in 8 documented instances across 4 states in the United States, including Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen banned?

Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen 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 Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen banned?

As of 2025, Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen has been banned or challenged in Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas. Notable bans include Escambia County Public Schools (2022), Pleasant Valley School District (2022), Lee County Schools (2022).