Banned Book: Eloise in Paris
Artist: Kay Thompson
Year: 2013
Date of Action: 9/28/13
Region: North America
Location: Houston, Texas
Medium: Literature
Confronting Bodies: Houston elementary school, Eloise in Paris
Description of Artwork: Eloise in Paris by Kay Thompson is a continuation of the series, Eloise, in which a little girl who lives in New York now takes a trip with her Nanny to Paris, France. It was published in 1957.
The Incident: A parent in a Houston elementary school voiced her concerns that Eloise in Paris is inappropriate for her child because there is nudity in the book.
Results of Incident: The challenge has not received any bans.
Source:
• http://www.eloisewebsite.com/