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Alberta Caves to Margaret Atwood's Social Media Pressure Campaign, Reverses Book Removal Decision

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Sep 04, 2025
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has reversed course on removing sexually explicit books from school libraries after facing intense pressure from author Margaret Atwood and her supporters. The province announced Tuesday it would rewrite its ministerial order to allow “classic literature” back on shelves while targeting only "pornographic images."

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