About this book
THEMES: Fathers and Sons, Transgender, Prejudice, Death of a Parent. Jeff knew his dad wouldn’t live forever. But he had already lost his mom. It would be too unfair. The 9-1-1 call was shocking. The hospital, impersonal. When his dad improved, he was transferred to a rehabilitation facility. There, a transgender nurse took over his care. Jeff was appalled. But slowly, his admiration for her grew.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Fathersonfather" by Evan Jacobs faced bans at the school level across several districts in the United States, primarily due to its LGBTQ+ content. Notably, in April 2024, a formal complaint was filed by a local parent group in the Montgomery County School District in Maryland, leading to a school board vote that resulted in the book's removal from the curriculum. The ban was upheld despite pushback from LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, and as of October 2024, the book remains contested in various districts.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+ |