Dear Colleagues,
Please excuse any cross postings. I wanted to make sure you receive this information below.
I encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.
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LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources
have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.
From: Davina Sauthoff <Davina.Sauthoff@schools.utah.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2026 4:58 PM
Subject: 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 titles have met the statewide threshold and should be removed from student access
in all Utah public schools.
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House of Earth and Blood — Sarah J. Maas
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Identical — Ellen Hopkins
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Kingdom of the Cursed — Kerri Maniscalco
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl — Jesse Andrews
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Perfect — Ellen Hopkins
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Storm and Fury — Jennifer L. Armentrout
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue — V.E. Schwab
The entire list of titles to be removed from Utah public schools, along with additional resources, can be found on the
USBE library media webpage 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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LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources
have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.