Into the River
New Zealand Just Banned a Book for the First Time in 22 Years
"Into the River" has been banned because of its depiction of drug use and underage sex. But author Ted Dawe feels it's a worrying example of the power of the country's conservative agenda.
New Zealand Bans Young Adult Book Over 'Cussing and Ejaculation'
A Christian group pressured New Zealand to ban an award-winning novel because of its “descriptions of sex acts, coarse language, and scenes of drug-taking."
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