Not Another Banned Book

Read the stories they tell you not to

Molly’s been putting her life back together piece by piece since her brother died two years ago. With weeks until eighth grade graduation and facing new problems at home, Molly has never needed Ms. Lewiston’s book club more.

But then someone anonymously complains about the book club and the books they’re reading. Ms. Lewiston is put on leave, the books are removed from her classroom, and book club is suspended . . . indefinitely.

Together with her friends, Molly tries to fight back. But through school walkouts, serious sleuthing, and even some plastic flamingos, Molly finds that battling injustice is only the beginning. The real challenge is confronting the truth, no matter how unwelcome. Is she brave enough to face the answers she uncovers, even when they’re not the ones she’s looking for?

Praise

"The often-humorous narrative [...] shows the sometimes scary complexities of middle school life, and how stepping into someone else's story can lead to empathy. An ode to how books can be windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Levy has packed her book with a wealth of good information in a way that might help middle schoolers digest more easily what’s happening politically. Ultimately, this is a leisurely paced read with lots of emotion that, gratefully, ends happily. For proud middle school book nerds[...]. --Booklist

"This is actually pretty good." -- Charlie, grade 9