Article 74MF2 Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section

Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section

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Maya Yang
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Luanne James said as a librarian she had an obligation to protect the public's right to access information

A Tennessee library director has been fired after she refused to relocate more than 100 LGBTQ+-themed children's titles to the library system's adult section.

The Rutherford county library board on Monday voted to fire Luanne James following a heated emergency meeting that involved supporters of hers chanting We stand with Luanne!" while wearing shirts that read Protect the freedom to read."

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