Washington D.C. – Following news that Utah has imposed a statewide ban outlawing the presence of 13 books in public schools, including titles by such well-known authors as Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume, and Sarah J. Maas, People For the American Way President Svante Myrick released the following statement:
“This statewide book ban is alarming and devastating for millions of students in the state of Utah. Many of these titles have been beloved by young people for decades and have only now come under fire. We know that book bans and censorship are way out of step with the beliefs of most parents and it’s on all of us to call out the harm they do to kids. Along with concerned parents and educators in Utah who are speaking out against this draconian ban, we’re urging state lawmakers to reverse their decision and give Utah kids the freedom to read, learn and grow that they deserve.”
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