Bad Girls Never Say Die
Jennifer Mathieu
About this book
Evie Barnes is a bad girl. And everyone knows that bad girls make the best friends... A story of murder, secrets and tragedy from the author of MOXIE - as seen on Netflix. 1964. Houston, Texas. Evie Barnes is a 'bad' girl. So are all her friends. They're the sort who wear bold makeup, laugh too loud and run around with boys. Most of all, they protect their own against the world. So when Evie is saved from being assaulted by a good girl from the right side of the tracks, every rule she's always lived by is called into question. Now she must rethink everything she knew about loyalty and learn that when girls stick together it doesn't matter whether they're 'good' or 'bad'. In this riveting story of murder, secrets, and tragedy, Jennifer Mathieu reimagines S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders from a female perspective. Bad Girls Never Say Die has all the drama and heartache of that teen classic, but with a feminist take just right for our times.
Why it was banned
In 2024, "Bad Girls Never Say Die" by Jennifer Mathieu was banned at the school level in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content and perceived immorality. The banning authority cited these reasons as justification for the removal of the book from school libraries. There are no documented lawsuits or public statements from the author or publisher regarding this ban.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Bad Girls Never Say Die" by Jennifer Mathieu was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to its LGBTQ+ content and perceived immorality. Notably, the book faced challenges during school board meetings in Texas, where parents and local advocacy groups raised formal complaints about its themes. As of late 2024, the ban remains upheld in multiple districts, with ongoing debates about its appropriateness in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+Moral |
