I got my first library card in 1959 and have been reading ever since. When I was young, teachers kept an eye on my reading and made their opinions known. If they didn’t like a particular book, I read it at home where my parents supervised me.
My first conflict was in eighth grade over a book written by Ian Fleming, one of the 007 series. The priest saw I had it and confiscated it because of Bond’s interaction with women. I discussed it with my parents and eventually bought another copy from my allowance.
In high school, I heard about J.D. Salinger’s book Catcher in the Rye and wanted to read it. It was prohibited and unavailable in the school library. I read that one too.
I managed the conflicts between teachers and my reading. What I can’t abide is the state legislature regulating which books should be allowed in schools. This decision should be between teachers, librarians and parents. The claim parents don’t know what books are in schools seems bogus. If the legislature wants to do something, fund online access to card catalogs throughout the state. We don’t need lawmakers telling us what to read.