where exsatcty was the book " the color purple" banned (school wise??)
"The Color Purple" by Alice Walker has been banned in various schools and libraries across the United States for its explicit language, sexual content, and depiction of abuse. Some specific instances of the book being banned in schools include:
1. In 1984, the book was banned in multiple school districts in California, including Anaheim, Brentwood, and Los Altos, citing its explicit language and sexual content.
2. In 1997, the book was banned in a high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, for its graphic sexual content and violence.
3. In 2012, the book was challenged in a high school in Burke County, North Carolina, for its depiction of and incest.
These are just a few examples of "The Color Purple" being banned in schools across the country.