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Tennessee school district bans Alex Haley’s Roots under 2022 state law
Knox County Schools in Tennessee banned Alex Haley's novel Roots from library shelves under the state's Age-Appropriate Materials Act. The district cited a specific passage for the removal, though the book remains eligible for classroom instruction, sparking criticism from free expression advocates.
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Tennessee school district bans Alex Haley’s Roots under 2022 state law
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