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Books Debate to Election Arena

By Steve Bell

Kansas City, MO – Maynard Ahner, a supporter of the petition, is running against Steve Klika for board seat number five. For their comments on the book-removal petition, listen to the audio version posted here.
Web links: the organization that circulated the petition:
classkc.org
Excerpts the group finds objectionable
29-book list

Blue Valley reading selection policy

American Assn. of School Librarians on censorship in schools
A forum on the subject will be held on Thursday, February 24th, from 7:00 to 9:00pm at the Jewish Community Campus, 5801 West 115th Street, just north of the Sprint Campus.

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