The 100-Year-Old Woman Fighting Book Bans

‘YEARS YOUNG’

Grace Linn says she is only doing what her first husband, who was killed fighting in World War II, was doing: fighting for freedom.

Special Correspondent

Published Mar. 23 2023 10:47PM EDT

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The most compelling voice against book banning in Florida was perched on her walker as she addressed the 500 people at this week’s meeting of the Martin County School Board.

“I am Grace Linn,” she said.

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

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The 100-Year-Old Woman Fighting Book Bans

Grace Linn says she is only doing what her first husband, who was killed fighting in World War II, was doing: fighting for freedom.

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Michael Daly