![]() Michaela felt that the book was neither “family friendly” nor “age-appropriate,” and that in retaining it on the picture-book shelves, the library was interfering with her right to exercise her own discretion in presenting difficult topics to her children. But those who spoke against it had strong feelings. Ultimately, the board voted to retain it. Over 150 people signed up to speak, and the vast majority supported retaining the book. ![]() ![]() What followed was a heated, standing-room-only board meeting at which community members voiced their feelings about whether the book should be removed from the collection. Jaros did not share SLJ’s opinion, and immediately brought a challenge to the library. SLJ called This Day in June “a great addition to a school or personal library to add diversity in a responsible manner without contributing to stereotypes about LGBT people.” Ms. ![]() Pitman, a colorfully illustrated poem depicting a Gay Pride parade. The book was This Day in June, by Gayle E. In 2017, a young mother named Michaela Jaros was in the West Chicago (Illinois) Public Library when her three-year-old daughter pulled a picture book from the shelves. ![]()
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