Texas School District Removes 41 Books From Shelves, Including Diary Of Anne Frank And Bible

A Texas school district has ordered over 40 books to be pulled from library shelves before students return to classes this fall, The Hill report.

Keller Independent School District officials are removing all books that were challenged last year from schools, a list that includes all versions of the Bible and a graphic novel of Anne Frank’s “The Diary of a Young Girl.”

“Attached is a list of all books that were challenged last year. By the end of today, I need all books pulled from the library and classrooms. Please collect these books and store them in a location. (book room, office, etc.),” said Jennifer Price, executive director of Keller ISD’s curriculum and instruction, in an email to district principals, according to the Tribune. The email contained a list of 41 books to be taken off library shelves.