House Panel Hears From Students, Teachers, Parents On Book Bans

Along with significant action from school boards and parents, legislation on books are rapidly moving through state legislatures across the country.

Across the country, some parents are demanding books be pulled from shelves — books that largely deal with race, sexuality and gender. 

On Thursday, the House Oversight Subcommittee invited students, teachers, parents and civil rights activist Ruby Bridges to testify on book bans.  

"When I share my experiences, my story in these books, I share our shared history. Good, bad and ugly," Bridges said.