Book banning effort in Polk schools: 3 on LGBTQ topics Ok'ed by reviewers
"I Am Jazz," "Almost Perfect" and "Two Boys Kissing" were deemed appropriate for certain age groups by two committees reviewing 16 challenged books.
Source: theledger.com
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Book panels approve 'The Bluest Eye' and 'Tricks' for Polk high schools
The panels have completed 12 of 16 books targeted by a conservative group. The Polk County School Board is set to discuss the books Tuesday.
Source: theledger.com
Polk panelists approve 2 more books on list of 16 that were challenged
By wide margins, book review committees approved 'It's Perfectly Normal' and 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' for high schools and middle schools.
Source: theledger.com
Polk review committees: 'The Vincent Boys' and 'George' get a nod
One committee voted overwhelmingly to keep "George" available at all grade levels. The second panel said 'The Vincent Boys' is OK for high schools.
Source: theledger.com
Panels chosen, schedule set for review of 16 books in Polk school libraries
The 34 adults and 15 students will have three months to review the books that have been challenged by a conservative group as pornographic.
Source: theledger.com