Event Brief
Knox school board votes on library book limits
Filed: Jun 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Knox County Board of Education considers two resolutions tied to removing books like Alex Haley’s “Roots” from school libraries.
WHO: Knox County Board of Education
WHAT: Voting on two resolutions addressing restrictions/removal of challenged books from school libraries, including Alex Haley’s “Roots.”
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 9:22 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The board is responding to the removal of Alex Haley’s “Roots” and other challenged books from school libraries.
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