Alert School board member recalled over book ban attempt picked by Pillen for library board CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star Aug 30, 2024 Aug 30, 2024 Updated May 11, 2026 0 × Recent reports provide insights into the debates surrounding book challenges and bans in American libraries and schools. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A former school board member in Plattsmouth who was removed from office after she attempted to ban more than 50 books from the school library was appointed to the Nebraska Library Commission by Gov. Jim Pillen.kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 4@>>:DD:@?VD H63D:E6[ %6CC: rF??:?892>\$H2?D@? H:== D6CG6 @? E96 3@5J C6DA@?D:3=6 7@C AC@>@E:?8[ 56G6=@A:?8 2?5 4@@C5:?2E:?8 =:3C2CJ D6CG:46D :? 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