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January 30, 2024

At calmer meeting, RCPS board seeks to clarify approach to school library books

By Charlotte Matherly, contributor

In its first work session dedicated to crafting policies for selecting — and challenging — school library books, the Rockingham County School Board addressed the intense backlash it’s received since its temporary removal of 57 books earlier this month. 

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March 15, 2022

Community Perspective: Hidden censorship: limited availability of diverse books

By hburgcitizen
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November 16, 2021

Decision to pull graphic novel from school library now under review

By Logan Roddy, senior contributor

After removing the graphic novel “Gender Queer: A Memoir” from Harrisonburg High School’s library shelves last week, Superintendent Michael Richards said he is assembling a special committee to review his decision.

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