Newark school officials recently faced public criticisms after removing “A Little Piece of Ground” by Elizabeth Laird, a book about a Palestinian boy, from sixth grade curriculum

Newark school officials recently faced public criticisms after removing “A Little Piece of Ground” by Elizabeth Laird, a book about a Palestinian boy, from sixth grade curriculum. The board then limited the superintendent’s power over reading material decisions. The book’s removal sparked outrage from educators and parents, who likened the decision to increasing trends of book bans and censorship on social justice issues.

From NJ Spotlight News.