
Book bans in Alberta, hate-motivated stabbing in Ottawa, proposed social media ban and more
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Hate Crimes and Book Bans
This chapter examines a recent hate-driven stabbing incident involving a Jewish woman and a subsequent discussion on the Edmonton Public School Board's decision to remove over 200 books from schools, focusing particularly on literature deemed sexually explicit. It delves into the implications of literary censorship and public backlash, illuminating the broader debate around educational access and the treatment of controversial ideas in children's literature.
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