Posted on Feb 27, 2022
Missouri district rescinds decision to ban Toni Morrison book
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The district made national news last month when it removed “The Bluest Eye” from its high school libraries. The board has also temporarily banned other books while they are reviewed.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri earlier this month sued the school district on behalf of two students.
“This is welcome news, but the fact remains that six books are still banned. And Wentzville’s policies still make it easy for any community member to force any book from the shelves even when they shamelessly target books by and about communities of color, LGBTQ people and other marginalized groups,” said Anthony Rothert, director of integrated advocacy of ACLU of Missouri."...
..."The district made national news last month when it removed “The Bluest Eye” from its high school libraries. The board has also temporarily banned other books while they are reviewed.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri earlier this month sued the school district on behalf of two students.
“This is welcome news, but the fact remains that six books are still banned. And Wentzville’s policies still make it easy for any community member to force any book from the shelves even when they shamelessly target books by and about communities of color, LGBTQ people and other marginalized groups,” said Anthony Rothert, director of integrated advocacy of ACLU of Missouri."...
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