Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section
by Maya Yang from World news | The Guardian on (#74MF2)
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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