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BANNED



Memoir
Weston Brown



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“I couldn’t put it down!”

“The read of the season!”

“Weston brings us
 into his world!”

“It felt like
 we were escaping together!”


BANNED is a raw and deeply personal memoir that takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and reclaiming identity. Raised in a devout fundamentalist evangelical family steeped in the controversial teachings of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, the author’s upbringing was a labyrinth of unyielding rules, ever-changing theology, and a mission to... read more

A work in progress


Dear reader,
I’m Weston - a queer writer who came of age in a world where doctrine ruled, doubt was punished, and conformity was survival. I write to reclaim what that world tried to silence.

In the spirit of urgency and with the hope of reaching those who need it most I released the early manuscript of BANNED: unedited, unguarded, and wholly mine.

BANNED is live on Apple Books and Kindle in its raw, unfiltered form. But this story is still becoming.

Even in mauscrip form, BANNED climbed to #1 in LGBTQ Memoir, #5 in overall Memoir on Amazon, and rose to #2 in Free Memoir on Apple Books. 

The response was global and the momentum affirmed what I felt in my bones: stories like this matter. 

Now, I’m seeking support to bring this work to its full expression by seeking a professional editor and traditional publishing so it can reach thoswe who need it the most. 

This is not a finished product. It’s a beginning. 

Thank you for taking this journey with me. 


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This is more than a memoir - it’s a testament to resilience, an act of activism, and a call to amplify voices that are often silenced.

In the spirit of making this message widely available, you are invitied to donate what you can or download for free.



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If you’re an editor, agent, or publishing professional who sees the value in stories like this I’d love to connect.
I’m seeking collaborators to help shape and share BANNED as it enters its next chapter. If this is a project of interest please reach out. 

wes@bannedthebook.com

Press

The Librarians Documentary

A Raging Fire - GrapevineNBC


A Mom’s Campaign to Ban Library Books Divided a Texas Town — and Her Own FamilyNBC


When Radicalized Parents Homeschool with Weston BrownKitchen Table Cult


Weston Brown's Story: A Family and School TragedyCouregous Conversations About our Schools

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Since sharing the manuscript, BANNED has found its way into hundreds of cities across more than 40 countries solidifying the idea that even in its early form, this story travels.