Yes, The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives Is Banned!
📖 Why You Should Read This Book
Slater turns a horrifying true crime into a nuanced examination of two lives shaped by very different Americas. It refuses easy villains and insists on seeing every person as fully human.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives banned?
Yes, The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives by Dashka Slater has been banned or challenged in 10 documented instances across 6 states in the United States, including Florida, Texas, Idaho, Kansas, Tennessee. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives banned?
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Violence. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives banned?
As of 2025, The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives has been banned or challenged in Florida, Texas, Idaho, Kansas, Tennessee, Wisconsin. Notable bans include Escambia County Public Schools (2022), School District of Manatee County (2022), Texarkana Independent School District (2022).