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"A poetic and powerful memoir about what it means to be a Black woman in America—and the co-founding of a movement that demands justice for all in the land of the free." - HELM
Why was this book challenged?
Why was this book challenged?
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Reasons: Racial Content
Reasons: Racial Content
When They Call You a Terrorist is one of 282 books challenged in McKinney Texas School district - these 282 books are also on the The Krause list, which is a compilation of around 850 books targeted for censorship by Republican State Rep. Matt Krause, of Fort Worth.
Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson is an independent researcher who started tracking book bans and challenges in the U.S. starting in 2021, you can view the status of the challenge against this book and hundreds of other books in her database.
See our Frequently Asked Questions webpage for more information about why books written by Black authors that address racism are frequently targeted for censorship.
Ways to read this book at STCC!
Ways to read this book at STCC!
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Additional Resources and Accessibility
Additional Resources and Accessibility
If you prefer to listen to your books, or if the print or eBook versions of this book are checked out at STCC, you have additional checkout options through Massachusetts public libraries. CW/MARS and Boston Public Library eCards will give you access to eBook and Audiobook versions of this book. You can also download the Libby app to listen to audiobooks on your smartphone. These resources are outside of STCC Library, please consult your local public library for any questions regarding these outside resources.
Check public libraries in Western Massachusetts via CW/MARS:
Residents of Massachusetts can sign up for a Boston Public Library eCard, to access their digital materials such as eBooks and downloadable audiobooks. Follow the instructions on the BPL's website:
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