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Meridian, Idaho Public Schools Ban The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

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by Michael Strickland

"So Meridian, because of your White fear and discomfort, the youth of your school district will now be deprived of a deep and rich opportunity to understand what it's been like for people who have been on the target end of a systemic oppression you benefit from." - A colleague of mine who asked to remain anonymous.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie has been banned from an Idaho school district.

According to the Idaho Statesman, some Meridian School District parents and students cautioned the board about banning the book, while others labeled it pornographic and racist.

Brady Kissel, a Mountain View High School student, brought a petition with 350 signatures asking the board to keep the book as part of the district’s curriculum.


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