![]() Miami-Dade school officials defended their actions and said they haven't banned the book. The other three titles that were shifted to the middle school age group are “The ABCs of Black History,” which was written for an audience of 5 years old and up, “Cuban Kids,” and “Love to Langston.” The parent said that in all, five titles in the school’s library weren’t age appropriate.Ī school materials review committee made up of a few Bob Graham teachers and several administrators deemed four items as more appropriate for middle school students than for elementary-age students. The complaint that led to Bob Graham Education Center restricting elementary-age students' access to “The Hill we Climb” came from a mom of two students at the school. ![]() 'Don't say gay' law expands: Florida bans teaching of gender identity, sexuality through 12th grade School: Book was moved, not banned Her tweet included a copy of a complaint form that states her book "is not educational" and contains "hate messages." The form, also tweeted by The Florida Freedom to Read Project, says the complainant believes the purpose of the book is to "cause confusion and Indoctrinate students." Unnecessary #bookbans like these are on the rise, and we must fight back." fail to specify what parts of my poetry they object to, refuse to read any reviews, and offer no alternatives. A post shared by Amanda Gorman also took to Twitter, saying, "So they ban my book from young readers. ![]()
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