Priya’s Shakti
In this vivid illustrated narrative, a woman falls victim to a brutal sexual assault, then joins forces with the Goddess Parvati to fight against sexual violence. More
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1 person filed a complaint.
District formed a committee.
Committee voted unanimously to keep the book.
School board didn't like the committee's decision.
So now they've just... overridden it.
This is book banning.
This is Keller ISD.
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