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Say You'll Remember Me

Katie McGarry

Say You'll Remember Me

Katie McGarry · 2024

Literary fiction

Banned in 1 country

About this book

When Drix was convicted of a crime—one he didn't commit—he thought his life was over. But opportunity came with the new Second Chance Program, the governor's newest pet project to get delinquents off the streets, rehabilitated and back into society.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Say You'll Remember Me" by Katie McGarry was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its portrayal of crime and rehabilitation. Specific complaints were raised during school board meetings, where parents and community members expressed fears that the book could negatively influence students' perceptions of the justice system. The ban was upheld in multiple districts, reflecting a growing trend of restricting access to literature that addresses complex social issues.

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CountryYearReasons
United States2024
PoliticalMoral

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