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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shahana Yasmin

Julianne Moore in ‘great shock’ after her book is ‘banned by Trump administration’

Julianne Moore has reacted with “great shock” after finding out that her children’s book Freckleface Strawberry has reportedly been banned in schools by the Trump administration.

The Freckleface Strawberry book series follows a young girl with red hair and freckles, who is teased by her fellow students for it and feels different from everyone else. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham, the first book was published in 2007 and led to five more sequels, and also inspired a 2010 stage musical.

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