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A children's book about human reproduction.

Contains information on conception and puberty, birth control and STIs.

Our bodies have parts - and all bodies are normal.

Melinda finds it difficult to cope after being raped at a party her freshman year of high school. Frequently challenged in middle- and high-school libraries due to the sensitive topic for the YA audience.

Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.

Challenged due to mention of "yearnings" in teen and adult population.

Challenged: "I spend hours in the bathroom with a magazine that has one thousand pictures of naked movie stars: Yep, that's right, I admit that I masturbate. I'm proud of it."

In addition to typical teenage drama, Georgia is so worried about her first kiss that she pays an expert to teach her what to do.

The book discusses menstruation, breasts, and new sexual urges.

Challenged for depiction of sexual abuse, glorification of drug use, and LGBTQIA+ content.

Dystopian society where women are held as sexual slaves to bear children. Also explores oppression, human rights, and the fight for freedom and identity.

Frequently challenged and removed from certain school curriculums due to its graphic depictions of sexual violence, racism, and explicit language, particularly concerning the themes of rape and incest.

Challenged for its depiction of sexual abuse and sexual explicitness.

Erotic romance series - sometimes challenged due to its potential influence on teens.

Two refugee child slaves struggle to make a place for themselves in a world fueled by fear, lust, and greed. One negative review shared, "Our heroine spends an awful lot of time being naked, and there is a lot of sex in this book."