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Is Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver banned?
Yes, Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver by E. Lockhart has been banned or challenged in 8 documented instances across 3 states in the United States, including Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver banned?
Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: LGBTQ+ Themes, Sexual Content. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver banned?
As of 2025, Real Live Boyfriends: Yes. Boyfriends, Plural. If My Life Weren't Complicated, I Wouldn't Be Ruby Oliver has been banned or challenged in Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas. Notable bans include Highlands Schools (2022), Pleasant Valley School District (2022), Lee County Schools (2022).