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RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.
Ban Details
- Jurisdiction
- Wilson County Schools, TN
- Type
- school district · school
- Stated Reason
- Removed from Wilson County school libraries in October 2024 to comply with Tennessee HB 843 (Age-Appropriate Materials Act Amendment), which prohibits materials containing nudity, descriptions of sexual excitement or conduct, excess violence, or sadomasochistic abuse in K-12 school libraries.
- Categories
- Sexual ContentViolenceLegal Compliance
- Challenged By
- Wilson County Schools (HB 843 compliance) (legislation)
- Key Dates
- Reported: Oct 24, 2024Effective: Oct 24, 2024Resolved: Oct 24, 2024
- Verification
- Verified by Wilson County Schools / Nashville Scene reporting on Apr 8, 2026
Timeline
RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.
Removed from Wilson County School District libraries under TN HB 843.
Sources
- NewsNashville SceneOct 24, 2024