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August 8, 2024

Utah Orders Removal of 13 Books from Public Schools and Libraries in First Statewide Book Ban
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Utah has enacted a ban on 13 books - 12 of them written by women -
ordering their removal from public schools and libraries. PEN America
says Utah's move is the first statewide book ban. It includes the books
"Forever" by Judy Blume, "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood, "Milk and
Honey" by Rupi Kaur and six books by Sarah J. Maas, a popular young
adult author.


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