Why you trying to run interference for this article?
A book ban can take many forms, it can be diminished access, it can be explicit removal, it can be shuffled to a back room to make room for other content. What is common though, is administration, the school board, or legislature being the impetus in the decision of the removal of content.
> The media claimed that the removed books were banned even though kids were allowed to read their copy
This statement is why I’m thinking you’re not arguing in good faith.