Paper Towns would be considered challenged because of its mature content, sexual content, swearing and slight racism. Throughout a majority of the book the characters are swearing, as most do in high school, and getting revenge on each other. I think it’s reasonable that it’s considered challenged due to some of these content. People may not want younger audiences to be exposed to this kind of behavior. Although I think that this book should be kept in high school libraries because it’s pretty accurate to what students are like in high school. The average high schooler swears, goes to class, is in a relationship and goes to parties. With that being said many students may be able to relate to the realistic characters and maybe guide them a little