The titles were on a list compiled by a right-wing member of the Texas House, who said the books 'might make students feel discomfort, guilt, anguish.' SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX NorthEastISD Texas Censorship FreeSpeech LGBTQ CivilRights
Officials with the district — one of the state's largest — told the daily that they removed books that lacked reviews, had poor reviews, featured outdated content or were seldom checked out. District representatives said they'd replaced those titles with newer editions or similar ones that were"more positively reviewed."
At the meeting, NEISD Superintendent Sean Maika argued that the review was justified because the district must ensure library materials are age appropriate, according to the“We are not reviewing books on the basis of viewpoints or ideas that are expressed within those books,” he said., R-Fort Worth, that districts reveal whether they own copies of some 850 books related to race, gender issues or sexuality that he identified on a list.
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