More than 10,000 books have been banned from public and academic libraries in the US
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These two states are responsible for most of the nation’s school book bans
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with two states—Iowa and Florida—responsible for most of them, according to preliminary findings released by PEN America on Monday.
Texas State Board of Ed wants power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ books from public school libraries
Parents could petition the Texas State Board of Education to review books. Those found to be 'sexually explicit' would be removed from shelves.
School Book Bans Undermine Democratic Values in US Education
In September, a federal lawsuit settlement forced Florida’s Nassau County public school district to restore 36 books featuring race-related or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) themes to bookshelves.
SC Department of Education could ban more books in public schools
The South Carolina Board of Education will decide on Tuesday to ban an additional five books in public schools. The State Board of Education unanimously passed the reconsideration of instructional materials regulation on June 25,
State Board of Education says it wants more control over public school library books
A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.
SC school board restricts access to 'Crank,' asks for 'more evidence' on two book-ban requests
A SC school board has restricted access to one book, kept a new textbook and dodged a yes-no vote on two other books in state's first parent-led complaint.
Polk County Public Schools has removed more than 30 challenged books from school libraries
Polk County Public Schools' disclosure of more than 30 removed books follows a state report that listed six removed titles in the district.
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State school board cranks up heat on 1 book
The S.C. Board of Education on Tuesday voted on the fate of two books challenged by a parent under Regulation 43.170, a ...
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SC Board of Education votes on book bans
The South Carolina Board of Education meets to discuss the banning of two books. Click here to see their decision.
State Board of Education suggests allowing board to rate school library books
If approved, the board would be permitted to determine whether a book is appropriate in the state's public schools.
Trump’s promises to conservatives raise fears of more book bans in U.S.
Book bans have increased by nearly 200% in American schools. Will Trump's reelection inspire a new round of right-wing ...