[aisle] Elementary Censorship Question?

[Orlyk, Douglas]

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On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 12:27 PM Weinberger, Colleen via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I have a question about the 2022 Monarch book *PRIDE: The Story of Harvey
> Milk and the Rainbow flag.*  Did any of you experience parents filing a
> complaint about this book at your public elementary school library?  If so
> how was it dealt with?  My principal has a parent currently filing an
> official complaint about this book and wants it removed immediately.  I
> believe a committee will be convened soon to discuss it.  I want to be
> prepared for this upcoming meeting.  So if any of you have any experience
> to share regarding this book or another elementary school book, please
> share!
>
> This is my fourth year as an elementary librarian and it is my FIRST
> challenged book.
>
> Thank you so much for your time.
>
> Sincerely,
> Colleen
>
>
>
>
> --
> Colleen Weinberger
> Teacher Librarian
> Email:cweinberger at wcusd200.org
>
> Dean Street Elementary
> 600 Dean Street
> Woodstock, IL 60098
> 815-337-7844
>
> Prairiewood Elementary
> 3215 Hercules Road
> Woodstock, IL 60098
> 815-337-5300
>
> Westwood Elementary
> 14124 W. South Street
> Woodstock, IL 60098
> 815-337-8173
>
>
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> generations and nations   *~ Henry David Thoreau
>
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Douglas Orlyk
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