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Beloved

by Toni Morrison

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Ban Details

Jurisdiction
Elizabeth School District, CO
Type
school district · school
Stated Reason
deemed 'highly sensitive' by school board
Categories
Unspecified
Key Dates
Reported: Dec 1, 2025Effective: Dec 1, 2025Resolved: Jan 20, 2026
Verification
Verified by Bulk verified after admin review on Apr 11, 2026

Timeline

ReinstatedThe book was previously removed but has been returned to shelves.

Elizabeth School District abandons appeal to 10th Circuit on eve of oral arguments. 10th Circuit notes district's action was "not well-taken." Case returns to district court for trial.

ReinstatedThe book was previously removed but has been returned to shelves.

Elizabeth School District abandons appeal to 10th Circuit on eve of oral arguments. 10th Circuit notes district's action was "not well-taken." Case returns to district court for trial.

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