School ban on gay anthology challenged by US free speech organisations
New Jersey school's decision to remove critically acclaimed collection from library shelves sparks major backlash
American free speech organisations are fighting a decision by a New Jersey school to remove a critically acclaimed anthology of writing about teenage homosexuality from library shelves after parents described it as vulgar and obscene.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Monday, 10 May, 2010
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