No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom and Adventure
Susan Hughes
No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom and Adventure
Susan Hughes · 2025
Literary fiction
Banned in 1 country
About this book
Based on legends, poems, letters and first-hand accounts, these seven biographical tales tell of women who disguised themselves as men. From ancient Egypt to the 19th century, for the sake of freedom, ambition, love or adventure, these women risked everything.
Censorship history
No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom and Adventure was banned or restricted in United States in 2025 for its LGBTQ+ themes and positive depiction of queer identity. 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+ |