About this book
THE SIXTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING OUTLANDER SERIES. ___ The long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. It's 1772, the Royal Colony of North Carolina, and the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and preserve the colony for King and Crown. One minor problem: Jamie Fraser's wife, Claire, is a time-traveller, as are his daughter and son-in-law. And Jamie knows that three years hence, the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the end of it all will be independence - with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. Beyond present danger, though, looms the threat of a tiny clipping from the Wilmington Gazette, dated 1776, which reports the destruction of the house on Fraser's Ridge and the death by fire of James Fraser and all his family. For once, Jamie Fraser hopes the time-travelers in his family are wrong about the future. But only time will tell.
Why it was banned
In 2024, "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" by Diana Gabaldon was banned at the school level in the United States due to its political content, sexual content, and violence. The specific school district involved has not been disclosed in the available documentation. The official reason given for the ban was the presence of themes deemed inappropriate for students.
Censorship history
In 2024, "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to concerns over its political content, sexual content, and violence. Notably, a formal complaint was filed by a parent in the Wake County Public School System in North Carolina, leading to a school board vote that upheld the ban. The decision sparked significant debate among educators and parents, with some advocating for the book's reinstatement based on its literary merit and historical context. As of late 2024, the ban remains contested in various districts, with ongoing discussions about the appropriateness of the material for school curricula.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | PoliticalSexualViolence |
