Search Alberta's banned books

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Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

27 Apr 2026 • 1 min read

A stack of books against a black background.

More than 170 novels, graphic novels, poetry collections and other media were removed from Alberta libraries to comply with a ministerial order establishing new library material standards. (Pexels)

Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Brett McKay is an Edmonton-based reporter specializing in investigative and data-driven stories. His work has appeared in The Tyee, APTN, The Breach, CTV News and Great West Media.

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