The Windsor Unified School District has reversed its controversial ban on the dystopian novel Scythe, officially clearing the book for high school English classes.
According to the Press Democrat, the board originally rejected the novel in December over concerns about its violent themes, sparking a wave of censorship complaints from local students and parents.
The unanimous vote to reinstate the book came after the district identified Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World as a viable alternative for families who wish to opt out. Teacher Julie Forrest, who championed the novel, says she hopes the modern story will finally engage her “reluctant readers” who have struggled with traditional classics.