Nowhere But Here

About this book

While reluctantly staying with her biological father, a member of a motorcycle club, sheltered seventeen-year-old Emily falls for the youth her father asked to protect her from a rival club with a score to settle.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Nowhere But Here" by Katie McGarry was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, with the primary reason cited as concerns over its portrayal of motorcycle clubs and violence. Specific instances of challenges arose during school board meetings where parents expressed apprehension about the book's themes and content, leading to formal complaints that prompted reviews. The ban was upheld in multiple districts, reflecting a growing trend of scrutinizing young adult literature for perceived inappropriate content.

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