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Opinion: Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers
Original: Opinion | Why Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers
A new opinion piece argues that the wave of book bans in schools and libraries hits marginalized young readers hardest, removing stories about people of color and LGBTQ+ youth and denying all students diverse perspectives. The article warns that censorship narrows education and leaves vulnerable children without representation on library shelves, reigniting debate over reading restrictions across the United States.
Why now: Ongoing book banning in US schools and libraries keeps censorship a contested national issue
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- Opinion | Why Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers · Common Dreams
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