Banned Book: Eloise in Paris

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Artist: Kay Thompson

Year: 2013

Date of Action: 9/28/13

Region: North America

Location: Houston, Texas

Subject: Nudity, Youth

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/