Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
Benjamin Alire Sáenz · 2025
Literary fiction
Banned in 1 country
About this book
High school seniors Aristotle and Dante find ways to spend time together despite being at different schools, having to keep their love secret, and nightly news of gay men dying from AIDS.
Censorship history
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its LGBTQ+ themes and positive depiction of queer identity, as well as race / colonialism. This case is part of a global pattern in which LGBTQ+ representation in literature faces disproportionate legal and institutional pressure.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | LGBTQ+Racial |
