How transparent policies can protect Florida school libraries amid efforts to ban books

Well-designed school library policies make space for community feedback while preserving intellectual freedom.

By: Abigail Leigh Phillips, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: February 23, 2026

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Last Updated: 10 hours, 2 minutes ago

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By Abigail Leigh Phillips, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Florida has ranked No. 1 in the United States when it comes to banning books for the past three years, with 2,300 books removed or restricted from public school libraries.

What’s driving these numbers are small, grassroots organizations made up of vocal, media-savvy members. Moms for Liberty is one of the best known to school and public librarians.

Moms for Liberty has chapters in every …

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