“It has been brought to our attention that this author has regularly used inappropriate and foul language on her social media platforms—specifically repeated use of the ‘F’ word.”
A Texas school district disinvited bestselling author Emma Straub from reading her first children’s book at two schools—because they discovered she sometimes curses on Twitter.
“It has been brought to our attention that this author has regularly used inappropriate and foul language on her social media platforms—specifically repeated use of the ‘F’ word,” the Katy Independent School District wrote in a letter to parents. “This type of language, as you know, does not align with our school and community’s values.” Straub said she was disappointed that she could not shareat the Jan. 13 event.
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