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Book Banners Accused of Targeting Empathy-Themed School Books

Original: At a time of significant violence in America's schools, the worst thing that a child could learn from school is how to b

Library advocacy group EveryLibrary argues that as American schools grapple with significant violence, campaigns to remove books are increasingly targeting titles that teach children empathy and care for others. The group says book banners are framing these values as something children should not learn, and is urging the public to push back against school book challenges.

Why now: Ongoing waves of school book bans in the US are drawing criticism for targeting books about empathy and social values.

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• At a time of significant violence in America's schools, the worst thing that a child could learn from school is how to be empathetic and caring towards others. At least, that is what many book banners would have you believe lately. https:// action.everylibrary.org/teachi… · everylibrary · 4

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