Posts Tagged Banned Books

State report: Hanover County leads Virginia with most removed books

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 15, 2025

One of Hanover student and Girl Scout Kate’s “Banned Book Nook” at Morr Donuts in Mechanicsville in 2023. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

The question of what books should be in a school library has been a lightning rod for controversy recently. A report released Monday morning by a state watchdog agency revealed details on what’s been removed and where it’s happening. Brad Kutner has more.

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Hanover Girl Scout fights censorship with ‘Banned Book Nooks’

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 12, 2023

One of Hanover student and Girl Scout Kate’s “Banned Book Nook” at Morr Donuts in Mechanicsville, VA. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ)

As Virginia school boards and libraries face debates over the books on their shelves, one Hanover County student is pushing back. This student and Girl Scout is hoping to put banned books in the hands of those she says need them most.

Brad Kutner has more. 

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The irony behind the strategy of some book ban advocates

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 11, 2023

Parents challenging a long list of books are often using lists compiled by people who oppose book banning. Michael Pope reports.

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