Dear colleagues,
Please excuse any cross postings. Three titles have met the statewide threshold and are to be removed from student access in all Utah public schools:
* Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire
* Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
* The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
I am here to support you so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
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________________________________ From: Davina Sauthoff <Davina.Sauthoff@schools.utah.govmailto:Davina.Sauthoff@schools.utah.gov> Sent: Monday, January 5, 2026 9:05 AM Subject: Three (3) new titles to be removed from Utah public schools
Dear LEA-appointed representatives for reporting sensitive materials,
We appreciate all your efforts in the implementation of §53G-10-103 and Board Rule R277-628. As required this email serves as communication by USBE to all LEAs that the following title has met the statewide threshold and should be removed from student access in all Utah public schools.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The entire list of titles to be removed from Utah public schools, along with additional resources, can be found on the USBE library media webpagehttps://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/librarymedia under the "Sensitive Materials" tab. It will be updated regularly as any additional titles meet the statewide threshold.
Please work with district leadership and all appropriate personnel to communicate this information to all educators and staff who this may affect.
I encourage you to reach out any time if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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