Board for the Protection of Minors from Obscene Publications

Cases 29 October 2023

Kathy Acker’s book “Blood and Guts in High School” was censored after its publishing 11 years ago

Board for the Protection of Minors from Obscene Publications of the Ministry of Family and Social Services deemed Kathy Acker’s “Blood and Guts in High School” obscene. The Board’s decision means the book can only be sold in an opaque envelope or bag

Cases 19 September 2023

‘Morris Micklewhite and the Orange Dress’ declared obscene

Stonewall Children’s and Young People’s Literature Honor Award winner book was declared obscene by the Board for the Protection of Minors from Obscene Publications. The book was frequently targeted after it was put up for sale in the Istanbul Bookstore