banned books

Over the last year, parents, far-right groups, and even school board candidates have challenged a host of books in New Hanover County school libraries, alleging they are obscene or pornographic. But the latest challenge objects to something else: learning about racism in America's past.

This week is National Banned Books Week, so you can expect some happenings at Old Books on Front Street. On Sunday, Old Books had a "Banned Books Read-In"…

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story reported that Brunswick County schools had attempted to ban two books. It has since been corrected to show…