The director complied, but protested that the restrictions the challengers did not reflect library policy. At a meeting of board members at which a quorum was not present, some board members asked the director to remove the books from open shelves, making them available only to parents who request them, to appease the complaining patrons.
While the patrons agreed that neither book was sexually graphic, they expressed concern that children could encounter a topic the parents didn’t want them to. The identical complaints referenced an upcoming mill levy election for the library. Several patrons of the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston (LA) complained about George and Rick, two books in the children’s room collection featuring LGBTQIA+ characters. The board also affirmed that “every book inside the library was selected to be inclusive of all members of the diverse Lincoln Parish community.” 2021Ĭhallenged, banned, and restricted for LGBTQIA+ content, conflicting with a religious viewpoint, and not reflecting “the values of our community.” The Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston (LA) had a very contentious board meeting that led to an agreement that the library would “adhere to its policy and refrain from censoring any book due to race, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, or political views.” All titles previously removed ( Wings of Fire (series) Mommy, Mama, and Me My Two Dads My Two Moms Real Sisters Pretend The Great Big Book of Families A Tale of Two Daddies Jazz Jennings: Voice for LGBTQ Youth Snapdragon Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy George and Rick) would be returned to their regular shelves. Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
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