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ST. GEORGE — The Utah State Board of Education on Friday ordered the removal of 13 books from every public school library in the state in accordance with HB29.
The law allows for removal of challenged books from schools statewide if officials in three school districts (or two districts and three charter schools) decide the material violates state law and should be removed from their schools.
The 13 titles being removed include:
- “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas
- “A Court of Mist And Fury” by Sarah J. Maas
- “A Court of Frost and Starlight” by Sarah J. Maas
- “A Court of Silver Flames” by Sarah J. Maas
- “A Court of Wings and Ruin” by Sarah J. Maas
- “Empire of Storms” by Sarah J. Maas
- “What Girls are Made Of” by Elana K. Arnold
- “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur
- “Forever” by Judy Blume
- “Tilt” by Ellen Hopkins
- “Fallout” by Ellen Hopkins
- “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood
- “Blankets” by Craig Thompson
Friday’s news prompted strong reactions from Utah and beyond, with many decrying the decision.
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Written by LOGAN STEFANICH, KSL.com.
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