A Manchester school removed numerous titles from its library shelves in March 2026 and labeled its librarian a safeguarding risk. The action targeted books on LGBTQ+ topics and racism. The librarian later resigned due to stress.
The purge followed the headteacher’s disapproval of certain books. Many removed titles featured LGBTQ+ characters or addressed racism, including works by authors of colour. The school relied on an AI-generated list that flagged books for vague reasons such as potential emotional upset.
