This Week in Book Challenges
Printer-friendly versionHere is an update on the latest book challenges for the week of February 21, 2024
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Autauga-Prattville, AL library targets LGBTQ+ books for under-17s in latest bans, policies
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Bethel, ME school board considers ban of book defended by librarian
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Buncombe County, NC School Board bans NYT bestseller, among other books
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Carroll County, MD bans 6 more books after Moms for Liberty challenges
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC school board upholds decision to retain Hopkins books after banning others
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Dorchester County, SC resident challenges 150 books, despite having no child in the school
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Dothan Houston County, AL library passes policy to ease book restriction
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Edmond Public Schools, OK, forced by state to remove books, asks state supreme court to intervene
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Kenosha, WI County Board proposes mandatory adults-only sections in public libraries
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Kern County, CA embroiled in debate over proposed book challenge policy
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New Mexico ban on book bans dies with end of legislative session
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Orange County, FL pulls 700+ fearsome books like “Charlotte’s Web” from school shelves
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Rockingham County, VA librarians speak out against book bans to school board
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San Ramon Valley, CA to weigh appeal to failed challenge of Sherman Alexie novel