YA book labeled 'rated X' sparks outcry
A YA title being described as 'rated X' for graphic sexual content aimed at 12–18 year olds triggered controversy after clips praising it circulated on Good Morning America and a Rumble post — the debate was amplified on March 29. Critics are questioning appropriateness and platform responses as the conversation spreads online. (x.com)
Good Morning America runs an official YA Book Club and publishes monthly YA picks on its site and show pages; the program’s online hub lists recent selections and related coverage. (goodmorningamerica.com) Penguin Random House lists a recent GMA YA Book Club pick, Sibylline by Melissa de la Cruz, with a published date of Feb. 3, 2026 and an advertised reader age range of 17 and up. (penguinrandomhouse.com) Rumble is a commercial video-hosting platform that markets itself for hosting and amplifying professional and viral video content, and has been used widely to repost clips from other social networks. (rumble.com) A review of GMA’s Book Club pages, ABC News/GMA shop listings and major publisher pages found no mainstream news stories or publisher statements, as of March 29, 2026, that confirm a GMA segment officially labeling any YA title “rated X” for graphic sexual content. (goodmorningamerica.com)
