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The Lovely Bones

by Alice Sebold

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ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.

Ban Details

Jurisdiction
Abilene ISD, TX
Type
school district · school
Stated Reason
Challenged as 'indecent content' and 'profane content' under TEC §33.020 (as amended by SB 13, 89th Legislature).
Categories
Sexual ContentLanguage / Profanity
Challenged By
Tammy Fogle (parent); counsel Jonathan K. Hullihan (Remnant Law) (parent)
Key Dates
Reported: Feb 23, 2026Effective: Nov 17, 2025
Verification
Verified by Petition for Review filed with Texas Commissioner of Education on Apr 9, 2026

Timeline

ChallengedA formal challenge has been filed requesting the book's removal.

Challenged at SLAC meeting on Nov 17, 2025. Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on Jan 8, 2026 to retain. Petition for review filed with TX Commissioner of Education Feb 23, 2026.

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