WebSep 19, 2024 · PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans lists 2,532 instances of individual books being banned, and 1,648 unique book titles, between July 2024 and June 2024. Of the books banned, 41% had LGBTQ ... WebMar 10, 2024 · By John Amato — March 10, 2024. Following Gov. Ron DeSantis's incessant attacks on education, books and schools, Florida’s Martin County has followed his lead and banned dozens and dozens of books, including authors James Patterson, Toni Morrison, and Jodi Picoult. WPTV reports, "This comes as the state puts in new requirements for …
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WebAccording to a new report from the American Library Association, attempted book banning and restrictions at school and public libraries set a record in 2024 , with more than 1,200 challenges — nearly double the total from 2024.. Florida passed a new law last year to review reading materials made available in classrooms, and the state's Martin County … WebMar 11, 2024 · Florida County Bans Jodi Picoult Novel, Citing DeSantis Directive. FLORIDA-HEIT 451. Victor Swezey . Intern. ... as well as nearly 20 other books by … in 325 bcb
WebApr 12, 2024 · The one Gavin thinks belongs on second grade summer reading lists. 84 in Martin Co., 176 in Duval Co.- it varies by county. Some consistently banned: The Storyteller, Jodi Picoult The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini Looking for Alaska, John Green All worth reading! Web1996 Florida. In September 1996, a local chapter of the national Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) created a display in the West Hernando/Staffordene T. Foggia branch library. The branch is part of the Hernando County Florida Library System. Authors such as Alexander the Great, Gertrude Stein, and Walt Whitman were among … WebMar 14, 2024 · Rachel Maddow notes that among books banned from some schools in Florida is a Jodi Picoult book about the Holocaust and the rise of Nazi Germany, while … ina garten how to roast garlic