Coverage dated November 12, 2024

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries — including novels by Kurt Vonnegut, John Green and Toni Morrison

Headline from CBS News

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

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  1. CBS News

    Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries — including novels by Kurt Vonnegut, John Green and Toni Morrison (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

  2. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Several books have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. All have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local sch…

  4. The Guardian

    Florida officials report hundreds of books removed from schools (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Beloved by Toni Morrison, Normal People by Sally Rooney and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, among books pulled

  5. The Hill

    Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries: Officials (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Hundreds of books were removed from shelves at Florida schools, according to a list compiled by the state’s Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year. The list shows more than 700 books were “removed or discontinued,” an increase from the 400 last year.

  6. UPI

    Florida schools pull more than 700 books from libraries for 2023-24 academic year (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    More than 700 books were removed from Florida school library shelves for the 2023-24 school year, according to the state Department of Education. But the department claims no books are banned.

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