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Conservative Activists Call for the Removal of Explicit Books in Lubbock ISD Libraries - Texas Scorecard

Conservative Activists Call for the Removal of Explicit Books in Lubbock ISD Libraries - Texas Scorecard

Turning Point USAs Lubbock chapter officially called on the Lubbock Independent School District Monday to remove over 1,030 books from school libraries, citing them as "explicit" and non-compliant with state law.

As an example, the group specifically named "The Female of the Species" by Mindy McGinnis for its profanity.

This call directly affects LISD students, parents, and teachers by potentially altering the resources available in school libraries across Lubbock. It sparks a broader discussion about content appropriateness for minors within our public education system. Families might find fewer choices on library shelves or, conversely, feel more confident about the selections available. Over a thousand books represents a substantial number of titles to potentially pull from school collections across the district.

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