A Tennessee school district removes Alex Haley’s novel “Roots” from school libraries, citing a 2022 state law that has led to the removal of hundreds of books across the state. The Guardian reports that Knox County Schools (KCS) bans the book, which is widely recognized for its portrayal of the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on enslaved people. The move follows broader book-removal efforts in Tennessee, where the state law has contributed to large numbers of titles being taken off shelves, according to the report. The Guardian also notes that the removals have raised concerns among advocates for free expression. AnandTech, while not adding separate factual details beyond the claim, describes the ban as part of a pattern of removing references to Black history. Together, the sources indicate that the district’s action is tied to the 2022 law and is part of a wider trend of book restrictions in Tennessee.