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Is This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work banned?
Yes, This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work by Tiffany Jewell has been banned or challenged in 4 documented instances across 4 states in the United States, including Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.
Why was This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work banned?
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Race and Racism. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.
Where is This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work banned?
As of 2025, This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work has been banned or challenged in Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas. Notable bans include Indian River County School District (2021), Central York School District (2021), Collierville Schools (2022).