The heated conversation in Logan, Iowa about LGBTQ books in the public library. They’re all on the shelves right now, but library administrators still heard a lot of push on Monday night. There’s a ton of back and forth. It all stemmed from two complaints filed after a book about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, was displayed. Library Director Kate Simmons said: “It has been in our collection since 2018, with no objections until it went on display during Pride month. “I think we have to distinguish between having resources available and promoting them. And when you put something in a prominent place in the library, you’re promoting it,” said one community member. Others say that it is not the library that advertises these types of books. “It’s a slippery slope. And I believe you can read whatever you want to read, that’s fine, but that’s the role of the parent,” another community member said. On the other hand, the author of the book “And It’s Their Family”, also in the library, she said she wanted to teach tolerance and said that these books are very important. Kailee Coleman said: “We never saw ourselves in children’s books. We grew up not knowing that family was not a taboo subject. So I wrote this book to change that. that”. A man who grew up in Logan and worked at the library in his youth agrees with her. “I wish there was a document I could read on this,” said one community member. 12, as they discussed two suggestions from a community member. Those things involve things like not letting children’s screens focus on sex.
A heated talk in Logan, Iowa about LGBTQ books at the public library.
They are all on the shelves now, but the library’s board of directors still heard many urgings on Monday night.
There’s a ton of back and forth. It all stemmed from two complaints filed after a book about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, was displayed.
Library Director Kate Simmons said: “It has been in our collection since 2018, with no objections until it went on display during Pride month.
But some at Logan wanted to see the book, and others were taken from the shelves or at least not on display.
“I think we have to distinguish between having resources available and promoting them. And when you put something in a prominent place in the library you are promoting it,” said one community member. speak.
Others say it’s not up to the library to promote these kinds of books.
“It’s a slippery slope. And I believe you can read whatever you want to read, that’s okay, but that’s the role of the parent,” another community member said.
On the other hand, the author of the book “And It’s Their Family”, is also in the library.
She says she wants to teach tolerance and says these books are important.
Kailee Coleman said: “We never saw ourselves in children’s books. We grew up not knowing that family was not a taboo subject. So I wrote this book to change that. that”.
A man who grew up in Logan and worked at the library in his youth agrees with her.
“I wish there was material I could read on this,” said one community member.
Logan’s library team will meet again on September 12, when they will discuss two recommendations from a community member.
Those things involve things like not letting children’s screens focus on sex.
