Madison Hall Feb 28, 2022, 4:42 PM
A display at the Guantanamo public library Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, not far from the thrift shop, gas station and McDonald’s, sought to educate patrons about the American Library Association’s annual Banned Books Week. This year’s theme: “Banning Books Silences Stories.” This photo was screened by a Navy base official, who approved its release to the public. Carol Rosenberg/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images
- State legislatures across the country are proposing bills that would restrict schools and libraries from teaching certain books.
- Some of the proposed legislation allows parents to submit formal complaints about school material, or allow parents to join committees.
- Insider identified 9 “book ban” bills in seven state legislatures across the country.
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