Lubbock Schools Book Removal Decisions | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Lubbock ISD’s board made bold moves this week, voting to restrict access to several books in middle school libraries while keeping them in high schools — sparking debate and highlighting the growing tension over what young readers should see. Titles like “Heroine” and “Kingdom of Ash” stayed in high school shelves but were banned from middle schools, while others like “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” faced a narrow 5-2 vote. The decisions reflect a community-driven push for age-appropriate content, with some titles completely removed from middle schools — signaling a major shift in how…