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Residents say Clay County leads U.S. in book removals; speakers call for policy fixes
6489048 · August 8, 2025
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Speakers at public comment accused the district of excessive book removals and urged changes; one resident said he reviewed nearly 100 challenged titles and that removals are being reviewed by state officials.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period to criticize Clay County—s library removals and to urge the board to change policies they say enable widespread book challenges.
"Clay County has the most banned books out of every county in America," Sylvia McCraney said, telling the board she did not intend to come…
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