May 13, 20238:02 AM ET Heard on Weekend Edition Saturday, Scott Simon
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The American Library Association and PEN America say there’s been a sharp increase in the number of books pulled from school libraries over the past two years.
One complaint that a book is obscene or offensive — from a parent, or, increasingly, a group — can be enough to have it removed from the shelves.
The books that get singled out often feature main characters who are LGBTQIA, or people of color. Many address racism, child abuse, sex, suicide, and other topics that young people may want help understanding.
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