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My books got banned in the U.S.—then they came for me

Por: Newsweek Life October 04, 2022

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In late September, the rising movement to ban books in our schools wasn't exactly at the forefront of my mind. Sure, I had seen the headlines about the conservative crusade against books that often covered basic historical and scientific facts. But, like many parents in America, I have a long list of reasons to fear for our democracy, and the world our kids will inherit; what books they read typically doesn't crack my top 10.That... + full article



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