The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
Title
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian
Author
Sherman Alexie
Why was it banned?
Realistic and unflinching depictions of poverty, alcoholism, racism, and tackling issues of teenage sexuality and identity all led to claims of vulgarity and "anti-Christianity". This multi-faceted controversy has consistently placed The Absolutely True Diary in lists of banned books ever since its publication in 2007.