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The People Who Decide What Books Are Allowed In Prisons Censor Thousands

WORDS Posted: February 23, 2020 8:00 am

Of course, the officials say, books and article about how to strangle someone or how to escape handcuffs must be censored. But what about Angie Thomas’ young adult book The Hate U Give? What about The Bluest Eye or The Color Purple? (All have been banned in some prisons – some while Mein Kampf was allowed.) – NPR

WORDS Published: 02.22.20

Read the story in NPR Published: 02.22.20

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