Beaufort, South Carolina, Schools Successfully Counter Book Ban Attempt

After a year-long review involving community members, Beaufort schools return 92 of 97 challenged books to shelves, affirming commitment to diversity and parental choice.

• Beaufort, South Carolina, faced a campaign to ban 97 books from school libraries, driven by concerns over content and external influences.
• Following threats and controversy, the school district initiated a comprehensive review process, involving 146 community volunteers.
• The review process concluded with 92 books being returned to school shelves, while 5 were banned due to graphic content.
• The effort to ban books was part of a larger national trend, influenced by groups like Moms for Liberty advocating for parental rights.
• The Beaufort case highlights the community's commitment to diversity, tolerance, and the importance of parental choice in education.

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