The Bluest Eye has been banned many times in multiple states most often due to its description of the sexual abuse of chlldren. The American Library Association keeps lists of banned books. You'll find Bluest Eye under the lists of most frequently banned young adult books.
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Furman provides critical commentary on Bluest Eye in chapter 2 of this book.