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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness NationalClimate Education Health Innovations Investigations National Security Obituaries Science NationalClimate Education Health Innovations Investigations National Security Obituaries Science ONE GRADUATE’S QUIET PROTEST: BRINGING A BANNED BOOK TO COMMENCEMENT Annabelle Jenkins protested the removal of “obscene” books from her high school’s library by putting “The Handmaid’s Tale” at her superintendent’s feet during graduation. By Jonathan Edwards June 4, 2024 at 6:28 p.m. EDT Student hands superintendent banned book at graduation 0:52 Idaho high school graduate Annabelle Jenkins handed her district’s superintendent a copy of “The Handmaid’s Tale” on May 23. (Video: West Ada School District) Listen 6 min Share Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Annabelle Jenkins made sure to keep her plan secret, hiding the item in the sleeve of her gown as she walked across the graduation stage. The 18-year-old was frustrated by months of what she viewed as school district officials ignoring her pleas not to remove a handful of books from the school library. On the day she graduated from the Idaho Fine Arts Academy late last month, she smuggled something into the May 23 ceremony that she hoped would force them to listen. Share 756 Comments NewsletterAs news breaks Exclusive Alerts Breaking news email alerts and investigative journalism you'll only find in The Post. Sign up Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES Advice Moral dilemmas, relationships, parenting and more Miss Manners: She’s upset that people introduce her as the ‘Bionic Woman’ Ask Amy: I’m my depressed, widowed mom’s only lifeline. How do I help her? Carolyn Hax: Is it worth proposing with a simple, ‘subpar’ engagement ring? back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Print Archives (Subscribers Only) Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices 5.19.0 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY $1 USD every week for the first year billed as $4 USD every 4 weeks YEARLY $70 $29 USD for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address Card View more offers