The Houston Chronicle says Citing concerns ranging from paganism to profanity, parents, students and teachers made 218 challenges to remove 134 books from school libraries across the state last year, according to an annual report by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas.
And at the top of most lists were the Harry Potter series of books about a boy wizard. The Harry Potter books were challenged 71 times in 21 different school districts. All the challenges to the series, however, were rejected.
Of the 218 challenges, 38 books were banned; 57 had their use or access restricted; 22 remained, but students were allowed to choose alternatives; 16 are awaiting final decision on their status; and 85 were retained without restriction.
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