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Selected people read aloud excerpts and poems from books banned or challenged by the Florida state government, or works that have been challenged in the past. Topics included literature exploring African Americans, anti-war themes and the Holocaust. Attendees were also given the chance to take home a banned book.
Since the district changed its book challenging process in early February, parents and residents have challenged 16 books in Alachua County.
The Alachua County school district has removed the same LGBTQ book it had previously put back into circulation — this time for good.
It was the second title the district removed since taking a nonfiction novel about transgender and gender-fluid teens off its shelves two months ago.
Kick-off summer at Reader Palooza with community partners SFC Teaching Zoo, Harn Museum, Giggle Magazine. Enjoy art classes, STEM activities and book clubs.