BANNED

Yes, l8r, g8r Is Banned!

by Lauren Myracle

15 documented challenges

📖 Why You Should Read This Book

Myracle's IM-format trilogy captured how teens actually communicate. l8r, g8r tackles real senior-year anxieties with humor and honesty, and the format still feels fresh. Banning it only proved adults weren't paying attention to how their kids already talked.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Escambia County Public Schools 2022
Florida Flagler 2022
Florida School District of Manatee County 2022
Florida Indian River County School District 2021
Georgia Forsyth County Schools 2022
Idaho Nampa School District 2022
Indiana Carmel Clay Schools 2021
Michigan Gladwin Community Schools 2022
Missouri Francis Howell School District 2021
Texas Birdville Independent School District 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is l8r, g8r banned?

Yes, l8r, g8r by Lauren Myracle has been banned or challenged in 15 documented instances across 7 states in the United States, including Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was l8r, g8r banned?

l8r, g8r has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is l8r, g8r banned?

As of 2025, l8r, g8r has been banned or challenged in Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Texas. Notable bans include Escambia County Public Schools (2022), Flagler (2022), School District of Manatee County (2022).