This Week in Book Challenges

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This Week in Book Challenges

By Philomena Polefrone - March 6, 2024

Here is an update on the latest book challenges for the week of March 6, 2024

• Alachua County, FL to hear challenge of more LGBTQ+ books

• Clay County, FL school district posts updated list of decisions with many bans, restrictions, referrals to ban committee

• Connecticut librarians say LGBTQ+ book bans are still “soaring”

• Jay, ME school board rejects appeal to failed LGBTQ+ book challenge

• Northview, MI school board will hear appeal to 8 failed challenges

• Oklahoma Supreme Court heard challenge Tuesday to state-mandated book bans in Edmond Public Schools

• Osseo, MN school board splits, retains “Fun Home” after homophobic challenges

• Perrysburg, OH public library sees “Icebreaker” challenge 

• St Tammany Parish, LA councilman uses procedural loophole for hostile takeover of library board