A handful of library books are under administrative review in the South Middleton School District after several parents raised concerns about the contents of the titles.The controversy began in early fall of last year when five books were pulled from Boiling Springs High School's library.

The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. “Forever” by Judi Blume. “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurt Vonnegut. All have been pulled from the shelves of some Florida schools, according to the latest list compiled by the Florida Department of Education tallying books removed by local school districts.

More than 700 books were removed from Florida school library shelves for the 2023-24 school year, according to the state Department of Education. But the department claims no books are banned.