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title: "You Can Ban A Book, But Can You Stop Teens from Finding It Online?"
date: 2023-12-04T18:00:00-05:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Media Coverage](/media-coverage)# You Can Ban A Book, But Can You Stop Teens from Finding It Online?

By Heather Kelly • Washington Post • September 22, 2022

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Online resources are at the center of the national battle between limiting and expanding book access for teenagers. Our Bodies Ourselves Today's Executive Director, Amy Agigian, spoke with the *Washington Post* about the benefits of a digital platform for those seeking uncensored information.

[Read the full article ](https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/22/books-banned-libraries/)

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