James Patterson responds to potential book ban in Florida

James Patterson replies to the latest Florida book ban dispute.

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No children under 12 should see Marvel movies, according to Patterson, if his novels are outlawed.

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David A. Robertson's book "When We Were Alone" was outlawed in Florida.

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The history of Indigenous peoples and residential schools in Canada is covered in the book.

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Book bans, according to Patterson, are "un-American."

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Over 425 million copies of Patterson's books have been sold worldwide.

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According to the author, literature should not be restricted but rather used as a teaching tool.

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In the past, Patterson has opposed book censorship and spoken out against books being banned.

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