Johnson ranks the third most banned book, and it was also one of the books screened and challenged by Principal Hanson in the Kent School District. Reports from the American Library Association show that LGBTQ-themed books are being banned at extraordinary rates, making up almost the entire top 10 banned books. Staff with the district also reported that an additional member was added to the IMC who had openly opposed the book the district did not respond to questions when asked about this process. Last week, Renton Progress revealed emails showing that the principals at the school challenging this book had created a list of LGBTQIA+ books to screen. The results of the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) in the Kent School District were shared, which ruled on March 31st in favor of banning Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts) by Lev AC Rosen from middle school library collections.
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