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Students and residents decry book removals; district says items removed only when illegal
Summary
A student and residents criticized recent library removals and what they described as targeting of works by and about minority groups; district representatives responded that removals follow state law and that recent removals were for titles deemed in violation.
A student speaker and several residents criticized recent library removals during the March 6 public comment period, saying the pattern of removed books disproportionately affects queer, Black and other minority subject matter and standard‑level classes.
Sylvia McRaney, speaking as a senior in the district, said recent removals targeted graphic novels and books addressing race and LGBTQ topics and argued…
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