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Last week, the Department of Education dismissed 11 complaints against book bans. The announcement has drawn backlash from the American Library Association and free speech advocacy groups, who are denouncing the rhetoric calling book bans a hoax, as these bans grow across the country.
While there are currently no book bans in San Diego County libraries, PEN America's report found that Escondido Union School District banned two books in the 2023-2024 academic year.
On Midday Edition Monday, we’ll hear from experts tracking the rise of book bans across public schools and libraries and how they are advocating for the freedom to read.
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Last week, the Department of Education dismissed 11 complaints against book bans. The announcement has drawn backlash from the American Library Association and free speech advocacy groups, who are denouncing the rhetoric calling book bans a hoax, as these bans grow across the country.
While there are currently no book bans in San Diego County libraries, PEN America's report found that Escondido Union School District banned two books in the 2023-2024 academic year.
On Midday Edition Monday, we’ll hear from experts tracking the rise of book bans across public schools and libraries and how they are advocating for the freedom to read.
Guests:
Resources:

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