After months of debate, the Newtown Board of Education rejected a proposed ban on two books in the high school library.
School board members voted unanimously to keep the books during a special meeting on Thursday night. Critics argued the books, which deal with topics including bullying, abuse and sexuality, are inappropriate.
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