This Week in Book Challenges [3]
- By Philomena Polefrone [4]
Here 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 [6]
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Bethel, ME school board considers ban of book defended by librarian [7]
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Buncombe County, NC School Board bans NYT bestseller, among other books [8]
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Carroll County, MD bans 6 more books after Moms for Liberty challenges [9]
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC school board upholds decision to retain Hopkins books after banning others [11]
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Dorchester County, SC resident challenges 150 books, despite having no child in the school [12]
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Dothan Houston County, AL library passes policy to ease book restriction [13]
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Edmond Public Schools, OK, forced by state to remove books, asks state supreme court to intervene [14]
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Kenosha, WI County Board proposes mandatory adults-only sections in public libraries [17]
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Kern County, CA embroiled in debate over proposed book challenge policy [18]
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New Hampshire House kills bill to allow state to ban books [19]
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New Mexico ban on book bans dies with end of legislative session [20]
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Orange County, FL pulls 700+ fearsome books like “Charlotte’s Web” from school shelves [21]
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Rockingham County, VA librarians speak out against book bans to school board [22]
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San Ramon Valley, CA to weigh appeal to failed challenge of Sherman Alexie novel [23]
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West Virginia law would open librarians to felony charges [25]