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What's behind the trend of book banning?

These books have been banned in several public schools and libraries across the U.S. amid a wave of book censorship and restrictions.
Ted Shaffrey
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AP
These books have been banned in several public schools and libraries across the U.S. amid a wave of book censorship and restrictions.

School libraries around the country have been under attack by conservative groups who want to ban books they deem inappropriate for children.

Bans have also taken center stage at school board meetings.

This hour we’ll discuss the current trend of book banning in America.

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