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In order to live : a North Korean girl's journey to freedom

by Yeonmi Park

ISBN: 9780143109747Penguin2016

Banned or challenged 1 time across 1 jurisdiction.

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4 law events0 ban events

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May 6, 2025
LawTexas SB 13
SB 13 heads to House floor. Texas Freedom Network hosts Read-In protest inside Texas Capitol chamber steps, with students, educators, parents, bookstore owners opposing the bill.
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May 31, 2025
LawTexas SB 13
Gov. Greg Abbott signs SB 13 into law. Establishes school library advisory councils (majority parents), requires removal of "profane," "indecent," or "sexually explicit" content.
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Jun 20, 2025
LawTexas SB 13
Signed by the Governor
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Sep 1, 2025
LawTexas SB 13
SB 13 takes effect for 2025-2026 school year. New Braunfels ISD begins removing 1,540+ books under the law.

All ban records (1)

New Braunfels ISD, TX

school · school district

RemovedThe book has been formally removed from the library or curriculum.

Weeded under SB 13 review

Reported Jan 1, 2026