There's Been a 33% Increase In Book Bans Across the U.S., Says PEN America
Florida has implemented the majority of bans in the U.S.
September 25 2023 8:00 AM
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Florida has implemented the majority of bans in the U.S.
In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.
That's raised concern among LGBTQ+ advocates at Delta State.
With skyrocketing attempts to ban books by and about LGBTQ+ people and people of color, the guide provides a way to fight back.
The school district will only circulate the King Jame Bible in high school libraries.
According to the Department of Education, the school system has entered into a resolution agreement to remedy the damage its prior actions had on students.
Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.
The order also returns books on race that were also removed.