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A group called Moms for Liberty just got a Florida school to censor a graphic novel about Anne Frank and the Holocaust.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schneider, Mike 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the removal of "Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation" from the library at Vero Beach High School in Florida after a conservative advocacy group, Moms for Liberty, raised concerns that it minimized the Holocaust. The school's principal supported the objection, leading to the book's removal, although other versions of Anne Frank's works remain available in the school libraries. The graphic novel, published in 2018 and adapted by Ari Folman, has faced criticism for its portrayal of certain themes, with advocates arguing it does not accurately represent the original diary. The article also notes a broader trend of increasing demands for book censorship in U.S. libraries. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:163015558
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