About this book
When Mattie's cast as Romeo in an eighth-grade play, she's confused to find herself increasingly attracted to Gemma, a new classmate who's playing Juliet.
Censorship history
In 2024, "Star-Crossed" by Barbara Dee faced bans in several school districts across the United States due to its LGBTQ+ content, reflecting a growing trend of challenges against books featuring diverse sexual orientations. Notably, in May 2024, a school board in Florida voted to remove the book from its curriculum after a formal complaint was filed by a local parent group advocating for traditional family values. As of October 2024, the ban remains upheld in that district, with ongoing discussions about the appropriateness of LGBTQ+ themes in educational settings.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2024 | LGBTQ+ |