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Books featuring topics of slavery, the Holocaust, menstruation, ancient history, unclothed animals were flagged as potential violations of state and federal legal standards.
Jan. 26, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT
Books on slavery, racism and the Holocaust are among the nearly 3,000 pulled from public library shelves across Rutherford County following a letter from State Secretary Tre Hargett prompting a review of juvenile collections across nearly all state public libraries.
Four Anne Frank biographies, more than 30 books focused on the Bible, five books on women’s history and suffrage and numerous books on ancient civilizations were among those removed for review.
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