Queer author from Essex devastated after school removes book
By Shivani Chaudhari
Published on April 4, 2026.
Erin Ekins, a bisexual and autistic woman, was left feeling devastated when her book was removed from a school library in Manchester due to concerns about its age and content. The school confirmed that it had not banned any books but conducted an "audit" after concerns were raised about several inappropriate books. The Index on Censorship, an organisation campaigning for freedom of expression, informed Ekins about the incident and subsequent investigation.
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