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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
“Roots” to be removed from Knox County Schools
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Knox County Schools updated its list of books to remove, including Alex Haley’s “Roots,” after prior removals under the Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
WHO: Knox County Schools; Alex Haley’s “Roots”
WHAT: Alex Haley’s book “Roots” is slated for removal from Knox County Schools libraries.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The book is being removed as part of updated removals tied to the Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
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