Greenville County, SC, city council resolution would move LGBTQ children's books at public libraries Parents with questions about this should reach out to their school’s principal.” “If parents have concerns regarding books available in our schools, we have clearly-defined policies in place which articulate parent rights to review and challenge these materials, and we encourage them to follow those processes. The safety and well-being of our staff will always be a priority, and this matter has been referred to legal counsel for consideration of actions by the School Division. It is unconscionable that any member of our community would allude to ‘retribution’ in an attempt to intimidate members of VBCPS staff. The district released a statement in support of the staff: “We are aware that emails that have been perceived as threatening in nature were sent to multiple staff members regarding books in our schools. One email ends with the request that the recipient forward the email to others so “they are aware of the laws and can avoid retribution.” Two of the books in question are Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Virginia Beach City (VA) Public Schools officials raised concerns over threatening emails sent to several staff members, including librarians, accusing them of breaking the law by providing access to books that “contain obscene material,” according to 13NewsNow. Threatening emails sent to school staff in Virginia
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