Florida School District to Restore 36 Books After Settlement in Book Ban Lawsuit

Nassau County agrees to return previously banned books, including 'And Tango Makes Three,' following legal challenge over censorship and obscenity claims.

• Authors and parents reached a settlement with Nassau County to return 36 books to school libraries after a four-month legal battle.
• The books were initially removed due to complaints from a conservative group and claims of obscenity and lack of circulation.
• The settlement acknowledges that 'And Tango Makes Three' is appropriate for all ages and contains no obscene material.
• Twelve of the returned books, including 'Beloved' and 'The Kite Runner,' will undergo further review and require parental consent for student access.
• This case is part of a broader national debate on book bans, with ongoing lawsuits challenging similar removals in other Florida counties.

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