Event Brief
Knox County Schools bans Pulitzer-winning 'Roots'
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Schools removed Alex Haley’s novel 'Roots' from libraries, citing the Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
WHO: Knox County Schools
WHAT: Removed Alex Haley’s novel 'Roots' from school library shelves
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The district acted under the Age-Appropriate Materials Act, removing the book from libraries.
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