Florida schools removed more than 700 books

Florida schools removed more than 700 books after objections, report says. But many more pulled from shelves out of fear.
Florida school districts reported more than 700 books removed from their shelves last school year because of objections from local residents, according to a list released by the Florida Department of Education this week,
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Florida education leaders are trying to fend off a lawsuit filed by major publishing companies and authors over the removal of books from school libraries, disputing allegations that a controversial state law violates the First Amendment.
Hundreds of books pulled from Florida schools listed in new DOE release. Here are the titles
The Florida Department of Education released a list of more than 700 books that were pulled from school shelves. during the 2023-2024 school year.
Florida schools pull more than 700 books from libraries for 2023-24 academic year
More than 700 books were removed from Florida school library shelves for the 2023-24 school year, according to the state Department of Education. But the department claims no books are banned.
Are Florida schools banning books? Or removing sexually explicit material?
A Florida Department of Education spokesperson countered that no books were banned. Rather, she said, schools took steps to ensure that sexually explicit materials are not in school libraries for children to access, adding the materials remain available elsewhere.
Which author had the most books removed from Florida schools last year? Think horror
If you're wondering which author had the most books banned in Florida schools last year, think about horror stories in the heart of Maine.
Florida schools pull hundreds of books amid growing censorship debate
Florida schools have removed hundreds of books, including works by Toni Morrison, Kurt Vonnegut, and Maya Angelou, as state laws empower parents and residents to challenge library content.
Polk County Public Schools removed six books after challenges in past year
Committees for Polk County Public Schools voted to remove the six titles after reviewing them following public challenges.
It's famous and among the most-removed books in Florida school districts. What is it?
Acclaimed classic “The Handmaid’s Tale” is one of the most-removed books in Florida schools. New lists from a nonprofit advocacy group and the Florida Department of Education both place that book in the top three of removed novels for the 2023-24 school year,
Florida again argues books ban are 'government speech,' not prohibited by First Amendment
"The selection of public-school-library books is government speech and therefore not subject to the First Amendment," it said in a Friday filing.
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