Others complained that books contained “gender fluidity” themes and/or were “anti-Christian.” One parent stated that while she had no problem with a parent keeping their child from reading a particular book, but removing options from the reading lists were indefensible, as then “they are trying to take the choice away from my child.” A Citizen’s Curriculum Advisory Committee (CCAC) was tasked with vetting all 140 student-choice book club selections. Some parents complained that the books were not classic literature. District leaders say the titles were selected to encourage independent reading by including a variety of topics, voices, and cultures. The challenged books were used in non-mandatory, student-led book clubs. Numerous books were banned and/or challenged in the Leander (TX) Independent School District (ISD) high schools following a raucous board meeting where a woman dropped a dildo on the table in front of school board members. Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
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