About this book
Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Izzy's the newest member of the Southside High dance team. And she may have picked a bad time to join up. The team's captain, Camilla, is determined to win regionals by any means necessary. When the dance team discovers that Izzy is best friends with the leader of a rival squad, the pressure's on. Will Izzy injure her old friend to sabotage Southside's competition?
Why it was banned
In 2024, "Dance Team" by Charnan Simon was banned at the school level in the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. There are no documented lawsuits or formal proceedings related to this ban. The official reason given by the banning authority was the inclusion of themes related to LGBTQ+ identities.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Dance Team" by Charnan Simon was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content. This ban was part of a broader trend of challenges against books featuring LGBTQ+ themes, often initiated by local parent-teacher associations and conservative advocacy groups. Specific instances included formal complaints lodged in school board meetings, leading to votes that upheld the bans in various states. The ongoing debates surrounding these decisions reflect a contentious climate regarding educational materials that address LGBTQ+ issues.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+ |