MENTOR, Ohio — The Mentor School Board is preparing to vote on banning some books from district libraries at a board meeting on Tuesday evening.While some parents say this is a necessary move, others are calling this completely absurd censorship.
Parents and a former educator are challenging two books—both of which are available at district libraries.The Kindergarten through grade five title introduces readers to kids across the world and highlights their stories of activism, and encourages activism in their own local communities. The book mentions Greta Thunberg's environmental activism as well as transgender activist and TLC star Jazz Jennings.
Parents and 75 community members claim the book is not factual or appropriate based upon political discussions—like immigration law, climate change and gender identity.A retired Mentor Schools elementary teacher and former media specialist claims the book highlights multiple, detailed, graphic sex acts.Most recently, they argued The Bluest Eye was sexually explicit.The board is set to vote on the future of these two books on Tuesday evening.
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