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

[Jessie Nicoson]

Sorry you are going through this. I had a similar experience with a book in
my middle school library last year.  I contacted the ALA's Office of
Intellectual Freedom; specifically, Kristen Pekoll, the assistant
director.  She was great at offering support for my particular text that I
then showed to my principal, director of curriculum and ultimately, the
parent.  Needless to say, this parent wasn't interested...
Good luck!

Mrs. Yesenia (Jessie) Nicoson
BJHS, IMC
nicosonj at district87.org
309.827.0086, ext. 1893


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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