13 books, including works by Sarah J. Maas, Rupi Kaur, and Margaret Atwood, were removed from Utah public school libraries due to a new state law.
13 books, featuring authors like Sarah J. Maas, Rupi Kaur, and Margaret Atwood, have been removed from Utah public school libraries due to a new state law. The books, which discuss themes of romance or sex, mark the first statewide book ban in the US, according to the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom. Critics argue that decisions are being made without adequate consideration of context or intended audience, potentially infringing on older minors' self-determination for accurate information about sensitive topics.
August 12, 2024
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