Libraries

The display featured two rainbow images that were actually about disabilities.

Opponents claimed the LGBTQ+ books would “put sexual perversion or sexual acts in front of children.” But the community fought back.

The book includes non-sexual illustrations of the men living together, which is apparently too steamy for this school district.

“Young people deserve to see themselves reflected in the books they read…. [so they] can foster empathy, tolerance, and connection.”

The conservative Christian actor and author’s publisher has accused the ALA of attempting to “sabotage” an upcoming event.

She claimed a gender non-conforming library worker was “pushing sexual identity on children.”

The move comes in response to new rules enacted by Missouri’s Secretary of State banning “age-inappropriate” materials.

The library allegedly put colored labels on LGBTQ+ books and moved them to a “social section” because conservatives complained.

Her son is on the autism spectrum, has a seizure disorder, and is nonverbal.

Library officials repeatedly said that they didn’t carry any of the books. Then armed protesters began showing up at libraries.

Many of the 41 challenged books focus on LGBTQ and Black characters. But the Bible was also a challenged book.

A rightwing activist called the police to get the books removed, but the district downplayed their removal: “We’ve not had a book burning or anything.”

Derrick Van Orden’s tirade over a single Pride display made at least one out teen at the library feel unsafe. He claims he was only upset over an “inaccurate” fiction book that mocked Mike Pence.

E.W. Jackson couldn’t help but bring up drag queens during his prayer show, saying he “loves them” but they commit “child abuse” by reading books to youth.

Laurie Higgins is a Christian grandmother with a limited professional background (according to her bio). She has worked as “cultural analyst” for The Illinois “Family” Institute for six years, and before that was employed in the “writing center” for a high school. I am not exactly sure what the job qualifications are to be a “cultural analyst” but whatever they are, they have not won Ms. Higgins many friends…

A controversial book aimed at gay teens has been banned in the Burlington County, NJ, public library, the decision of a lone librarian acting on a single complaint by a Glenn Beck follower.