The novel addresses vital issues such as the struggles of young adulthood, the search for personal identity, bullying and poverty. "The book is widely taught in high schools across the country because of its appeal to reluctant readers. The decision to ban The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian has been condemned by free speech organisations in the US, with a letter from the National Coalition Against Censorship yesterday calling on the board to reverse its decision.
The move was protested by students – one brought a petition with 350 signatures asking the board to keep the book, said the Idaho Statesman, saying that "our education is being censored" – but the majority of locals at the board meeting to discuss the title were against keeping it on the curriculum. One local said it subjects children to filthy words "we do not speak in our home", reported the paper, which said the book features "reference to masturbation, contains profanity and has been viewed by many as anti-Christian".
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