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November 10: An Unexpected Controversy

November 10: An Unexpected Controversy

Update: 2025-11-10
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Drake, North Dakota, English teacher Bruce Severly did not expect controversy to erupt when he added Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” to the reading list for his class. Most of the students were pleased with the addition, but one student complained about offensive language. That was enough for the school board to order the book removed from the classroom and to direct that all copies be destroyed.
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November 10: An Unexpected Controversy

November 10: An Unexpected Controversy

Carole Butcher