[aisle] Challenges to PRIDE: the story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag

[Christine Wilson]

Sorry you're caught in this!

On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 1:08 PM Dawn Brunschon via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello fellow fans of literature,
>
> I just received my first challenging email of the year (which I have a
> feeling will  not be the last) about the 2022 Monarch nominee *PRIDE: the
> story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag*.  It was on display in the
> library during parent/teacher conferences.  The parent was offended that
> this book was available to K-5 graders. The parent stated that they have no
> problem with members of the LGBT community, but that did not want her
> children exposed to it at such a young age.  Sigh...
>
> I am fortunate that my district is supportive of my addition of more
> diverse materials for our students and that it is part of our mission as a
> district.
>
> I was wondering if anyone else has already seen issues with parents and
> this book?   I also just needed to vent to people who get it!
>
> Thanks for listening!
> Dawn
>
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> *Belvidere CUSD 100*
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