Most of the books that were either challenged or pulled in the Houston area were done so because of “pervasive vulgarity.' Other complaints say they 'corrupt young minds,' 'normalize teenage sex' and promote 'Black Lives Matter propaganda.'
A group of Katy ISD students organized to distribute books that cover issues such as race and LGBTQ+ matters to their peers at a park across the street from Seven Lakes High School on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. The group, which formed in response to censorship in the district, has given out more than 200 books since it formed., many of which explore issues of race or have LGBTQ+ characters, reflecting statewide and national trends.challenges targeting other districts statewide.
See below for a look at the books that were pulled and challenged in Houston schools over the last five years:banned in October from all Katy ISD libraries after formal and informal complaints due to “pervasive vulgarity.”banned from all Katy ISD libraries after an internal review in October for “pervasive vulgarity.”banned in October from all Katy ISD libraries after a formal reconsideration request due to “pervasive vulgarity.
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