New Zealand bans young adult novel; first book ban in 22 years

September 08, 2015 22:59

New Zealand has banned its first book in 22 years after an award-winning New Zealand author's novel was criticized for its offensive language and gratuitous sexual imagery.

"Into the River," a young adult title by New Zealand author Ted Dawe, was taken out of circulation by the country's Film and Literature Board following complaints from family advocacy group, Family First.

The group objects to the graphic language and themes contained in the book, including "strong offensive language, strong sexual descriptions (and) covers serious things like pedophilia and sexual abuse," according to Bob McCoskrie, National Director, Family First NZ.

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