I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel
The autobiography of transgender teen Jazz Jennings, this heartfelt tale is one of acceptance.
Banned
2015 - Wisconsin - The Mount Horeb Primary Center planned a reading of the book to educate the students because of a transitioning student. They sent out a letter advising parents. The Liberty Council, a recognized hate group, sent a letter threatening to sue based on "inappropriate discusion of gender confusion and sexuality" with primary students. The school cancelled the reading. Local parents decided to hold a reading at a local library, attended by the author, with an audience of approximately 600.
#3 Top Ten Challenged of 2015, #4 Top Ten Challenged of 2016
Sources
My trans picture book was challenged – but the answer to hate speech is more speech
I Am Jazz Authors Call Readers to Action for Banned Books Week