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UPDATED Jun 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Jun 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Knox County Schools puts “Roots” back on trial
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Knox County Schools says Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act requires a review returning Alex Haley’s Roots to libraries.
WHO: Knox County Schools
WHAT: The district is applying a process to return Alex Haley’s historical novel Roots to school libraries after a required review.
WHEN: Jun 2, 2026 at 9:11 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act requires the district to put the book on trial.
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