South Carolina Tops Nation in School Book Bans
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a contentious decision, South Carolina has become the leading state for book bans in schools, with the recent removal of ten additional titles by the state board of education. This brings the total number of banned books to 22, surpassing Utah’s 17.
The latest removals, decided by the board on Wednesday, include popular titles such as "Collateral" by Ellen Hopkins, "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and multiple works by Sarah J. Maas. The removals stem from complaints citing inappropriate sexual content, as outlined in Regulation 43-170, which governs what is deemed suitable for grade school students.
Under a law enacted in August 2024, South Carolinians can voice concerns about school library selections, prompting potential removals or age-specific access. Earlier this year, other notable books such as "All Boys Aren’t Blue" by George M. Johnson and "Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky were also banned.
The ongoing trend has ignited a fervent debate concerning censorship and student access to diverse literature in South Carolina’s educational institutions.
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