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Not Another Banned Book

Dana Alison Levy

A ripped from the headlines middle grade novel about a group of students who must fight book banning at their school to save their club...and their world as they know it.

No matter what was going on in Molly's life at home, she always had book club at school. Whether she's dealing with a death in the family or her parent's breaking the news they want to move she is able to read a new book and escape life...even if it is just for a little bit.

But when someone anonymously notifies school boards about a controversial book in the classroom, her favorite teacher Ms. Lewsiton is suspended...and book club is a banned for the immediate future.

With weeks until graduation, Molly has never felt more lost. She knows she needs to do something--anything--to prove to everyone that the books they read with Ms. Lewsiton are more important than the adults may realize.

With her group of friends, Molly will fight to save her book club from writing their favorite author to protests on the football field. Molly will discover that standing up for what you believe in is only half the battle...but will she find she is fully ready to make a change for readers just like her?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Yearling Books
  • Publish Date: Sep 23rd, 2025
  • Pages: 320
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.63in - 5.19in - 0.72in - 0.49lb
  • EAN: 9780593649084
  • Recommended age: 10-UP
  • Categories: Books & LibrariesSocial Themes - Activism & Social JusticeSchool & Education

About the Author

Dana Alison Levy is the author of many critically acclaimed novels including her latest middle grade, It Wasn't Me. She was born and raised in New England and studied English literature before going to graduate school for business. While there is value in all learning, had she known she would end up writing for a living, she might not have struggled through all those statistics and finance classes. Dana was last seen romping around with her family in Massachusetts.

Praise for this book

A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection

"An ode to how books can be windows, mirrors, and sliding doors." --Kirkus Reviews

"A leisurely paced read with lots of emotion that, gratefully, ends happily. For proud middle school book nerds and fans of Kate Klise's Don't Check Out this Book." --Booklist