Episode 1590 • • 59:29 - 1:04:53
1590: Bold Action
Canada School Library Weeding, 2008 Publication Cutoff
The Peel District School Board in Ontario, Canada, implemented a "weeding" process that resulted in the removal of thousands of books published before 2008. Impacted titles reportedly included classics like "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "Harry Potter." The board stated the goal was to ensure library collections are "culturally responsive" and "inclusive," though the process led to many books being sent to landfills.