Controversial Anne Frank Lessons Lead to Texas Teacher's Firing

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A middle school teacher in Texas was fired after parents complained about her assigning a graphic novel version of Anne Frank's diary to eighth-grade students, which included scenes depicting nudity and lesbian attraction. The school district apologized and a substitute teacher has taken over the class while they search for a replacement. This is not the first time Anne Frank's diary has sparked controversy, with previous attempts to censor the book due to explicit content. Book-banning challenges have been on the rise in the United States, with Texas banning the most books in the past year.
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