Students are forming banned-book clubs and distribution drives to contest restrictions that focus mostly on LGBTQ and racial themes.
In Katy ISD, students have distributed hundreds of novels challenged by adults in Texas. They’re getting the books free of charge from a political advocacy organization and publishers. And Leander ISD near Austin, students are coming together in a banned-book club to discuss those books. Some students are starting to attend school board meetings to fight for the freedom to choose what to read.
“It’s clear that these books address issues of race and LGBTQ identities, and that is the exact reason that certain people are seeking to remove these books from libraries and prohibit students from accessing them,” said Samuels, who helped with distribution efforts. “And these policies have dire consequences for us because they keep us struggling with our queer identities.”
The district returned “New Kid” to shelves last semester, but Samuels said only students in fifth grade and up are permitted to check it out.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amid anti-LGBTQ efforts, transgender community finds joy in 'chosen families'NEW YORK — Jessica Parker, 40, didn't transition until she was in her 30s.
Read more »
Amid anti-LGBTQ efforts, transgender community finds joy in 'chosen families'The LGBTQ community finds support and joy in chosen families amid onslaught of political attacks.
Read more »
Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade bans LGBTQ community members from participatingLGBTQ groups came together before the parade to denounce the decision to exclude queer people from this year's parade with the Rainbow Run.
Read more »
Cleveland LGBTQ+ Pride Ride slated for October return, officials announceOfficials with the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland stated the annual Pride Ride will return to the streets of Cleveland on October 8.
Read more »
LGBTQ+ groups angered after again being told they can't march with banners in Staten Island St. Patrick's Day ParadeThe annual Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade was held Sunday. While the event was full of Irish pride, controversy surrounding which groups were allowed to march in the event continued. KiranDhillonTV reports.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war: US must implement 'deterrent strategy' to push back against Putin, expert saysAmerica and other European nations must take action to push back against Russian President Vladimir Putin's tactics, former intelligence officer for Russia warns.
Read more »