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flag Hamilton County Schools removed "The Kite Runner" from a high school class over parental concerns about explicit content, sparking debate over book censorship.

flag 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. flag The book, used as supplemental material with a parental opt-out notice, was deemed no longer age-appropriate following a district review. flag 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. flag The district said the change aligns with standards for age-appropriate content, but did not specify the review process or future reconsideration.

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