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See the books that have been challenged in Kentucky libraries, and how they responded

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Pages and ‘pitchforks’

Over the last 3 years, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives tracked 42 incidents of materials being challenged at 19 public library systems around the state. This is how libraries and politicians are responding.

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Over the last 3 years, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives tracked 42 incidents of materials being challenged at 19 public library systems around the state. This chart shows what materials were challenged in Ky. counties, and whether libraries retained or removed the material.

This story was originally published May 19, 2022 at 9:58 AM.

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Pages and ‘pitchforks’

Over the last 3 years, the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives tracked 42 incidents of materials being challenged at 19 public library systems around the state. This is how libraries and politicians are responding.