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The Handmaid's Tale Was Removed from an Idaho School Library. This Teen Handed a Copy to the Superintendent At Graduation


Annabelle Jenkins handed the West Ada School District superintendent a copy of the graphic novel adaptation of Margaret Atwood's novel 'The Handmaid's Tale.' The book was removed from the school district's library in Dec. 2023.

During the May 23 graduation ceremony for the Idaho Fine Arts Academy, Annabelle Jenkins handed West Ada School District superintendent Derek Bub a copy of the graphic novel adaptation of Margaret Atwood ’s 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale. The graduate said that she originally picked up the graphic novel, written by Atwood and Renée Nault, when she heard a teacher arguing with a school librarian about the book. Jenkins, who plans to study English and work toward a master’s degree in library science, told KTVB that she doesn’t like to “be the center of attention,” but felt the censorship was important to address.

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