Yes, The Infinite Moment of Us Is Banned!
ISBN: 9781419707933
Lauren Myracle’s The Infinite Moment of Us is a straightforward love story between Wren Gray, an overachieving people-pleaser, and Charlie Parker (no relation), a foster kid with a complicated past. They fall for each other the summer after graduation, and the novel follows their relationship through its giddy highs and anxious lows. Myracle writes about their physical relationship with detail and tenderness, treating teenage sexual intimacy as a meaningful experience rather than a mistake to be punished. It’s this honesty that has made the book a target.
The Infinite Moment of Us was challenged 11 times in the 2024-2025 PEN America data, with bans across Florida, Georgia, and Iowa school districts. The objections center almost entirely on sexual content. Myracle is one of the most frequently challenged authors in America (she’s appeared on the ALA’s most challenged list multiple times), and her willingness to depict teen sexuality without judgment or consequence is the consistent trigger. The Infinite Moment of Us doesn’t moralize about sex. It depicts two teenagers choosing to be intimate as part of a loving relationship, and that normalcy is apparently more threatening than cautionary tales about the dangers of desire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Infinite Moment of Us banned?
Yes, The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle has been banned or challenged in 16 documented instances across 3 states in the United States, including Florida, Georgia, Iowa. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was The Infinite Moment of Us banned?
The Infinite Moment of Us 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 The Infinite Moment of Us banned?
As of 2025, The Infinite Moment of Us has been banned or challenged in Florida, Georgia, Iowa. Notable bans include Citrus County School District (2025), Hillsborough County Public Schools (2025), Orange County Public Schools (2025).