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Knox County schools debate removing 'Roots' books
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Board of Education members question removal of “Roots,” citing debate over book bans and the Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
WHO: Knox County Board of Education members
WHAT: Questioning the removal of the book “Roots” from school libraries
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:44 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Debate over book bans and how Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act is being interpreted after “Roots” was removed.
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