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‘It’s about voices’: Hawaii organizations launch reading initiatives during Banned Books Week
By HNN Staff
Published: Oct. 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Organizations in Hawaii and across the country are observing Banned Books Week by calling attention to the dangers of censorship.
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