Oh, the irony: Cadott Wisconsin school board responds to censorship demand by removing book on protest movements

 

WEAU, 3/28/2022

These books ranged in topic from sex education to gender identity and a few nonfiction books. 

A committee made up of community members and students weighed in earlier this year saying these books should stay. 

The board’s final decision was different. “ 

Much of the decisions in regards to our library has been around age appropriate content,” said Cory LaNou, one of the school board members. “This is a very difficult discussion because every student physically matures at a different age as well as mentally matures at a different age.” 

The board decided three of the books could stay: Melissa’s Story (aka George), The Deepest Breath and Hurricane Child. 

A fourth one, Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag would remain in the library but would only be available to fourth grade and above. 

One book, The Baby Tree, will no longer be available in any of the libraries. However, it will be available at the guidance counselor’s office. 

In a 4 to 3 vote, the board decided to remove the final title: Protest Movements: Then and Now.  [emphasis added]

Cadott, a Trumpy kinda place.

Sources:  Chippewa County Clerk, New York Times