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Issued for clarity amid recent public confusion and media claims.
Recent social media posts and political commentary have reignited debate over Florida’s handling of Holocaust literature in public schools—specifically, The Diary of Anne Frank. While some headlines and viral claims suggest the book has been banned statewide, education officials and fact-checkers assert otherwise: the original edition of Anne Frank’s diary remains part of Florida’s 8th-grade curriculum and is listed as recommended reading by the Department of Education.
The confusion stems from actions taken by individual school districts, including Hillsborough and Escambia Counties, where graphic adaptations of the diary were removed from library shelves following complaints about sexual content and historical framing. These removals, however, did not apply to the original text, The Diary of a Young Girl, which continues to be taught in classrooms across the state.
Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration have publicly refuted claims of a statewide ban, calling them “debunked” and politically motivated. Meanwhile, critics argue that Florida’s broader book review policies—empowered by recent legislation—have created a chilling effect on educational materials, especially those dealing with sensitive historical or social themes.
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