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Hamilton County Schools removed "The Kite Runner" from a high school class over parental concerns about explicit content, sparking debate over book censorship.
Hamilton County Schools removed "The Kite Runner" from a high school English class after a parent objected to its graphic content, citing violence and sexual assault.
The book, used as supplemental material with a parental opt-out notice, was deemed no longer age-appropriate following a district review.
The decision sparked criticism from educators and parents who defend the novel’s literary and educational value, calling the removal part of a larger national debate over book censorship in schools.
The district said the change aligns with standards for age-appropriate content, but did not specify the review process or future reconsideration.
Las escuelas del condado de Hamilton eliminaron "The Kite Runner" de una clase de secundaria por las preocupaciones de los padres sobre el contenido explícito, lo que provocó un debate sobre la censura de libros.