Utah just banned a 35th book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about.

It marks the second memoir focused on surviving sexual abuse to be added to the list.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A librarian removes banned books from West High School's circulation database in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Utah just banned a 35th book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about.

It marks the second memoir focused on surviving sexual abuse to be added to the list.

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