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In recent years, Iowa has enacted legislation—most notably Senate File 496 in 2023—that restricts the presence of certain books in public schools. The law led to the removal of numerous well-known titles from school libraries and classrooms across the state including the ones depicted here. The law sparked significant controversy and legal challenges, with a federal judge blocking key parts in early 2024 on constitutional grounds. Iowa’s actions reflect a broader national trend of increased book bans, often targeting LGBTQ+ themes and racially diverse narratives.
