Florida has had more books challenged for removal than any other state, according to a leading librarian group.
Nearly 2,700 titles were targeted for restriction or removal in Florida schools and public libraries in 2023, according to data released by the American Library Association and released earlier in March. That's 1,200 more than the state with the second-most challenges, Texas.
The ALA emphasizes its data just provides a snapshot, made up only of challenges found in news reports and reported to the organization by librarians. But it still shows the far-reaching effects of laws signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The governor and GOP lawmakers in recent years have passed a couple of measures about the books on school shelves and how the public can get them removed. State officials have even argued in federal court cases that school officials have the First Amendment right to remove whatever book they want for whatever reason.
Florida had more books challenged than any other state, American Library Association says
If it was possible, I would plant a book like wheat on every inch of land. by Gülfer ERGİN is licensed under Unsplash unsplash.com
If it was possible, I would plant a book like wheat on every inch of land. by Gülfer ERGİN is licensed under Unsplash unsplash.com
Source:
The Palm Beach Post
