HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama public library mistakenly added a children's picture book to a list of potentially inappropriate titles because the author's last name is "Gay," the library's director said.
“Read Me a Story, Stella,” a children’s picture book by Canadian author Marie-Louise Gay, was added to a list of books flagged for potential removal from the children’s section of the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library because of “sexually explicit” content.
The book was one of 233 books set to be reviewed and potentially moved.
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It is about sending the message to children that certain ideas — or even certain people — are not worthy of discussion or acknowledgment or consideration,” Brassard told the news outlet.
Persons:
“, Stella, ”, Marie, Louise Gay, Cindy Hewitt, AL.com, ” Hewitt, Kirsten Brassard, ” Brassard
Organizations:
Huntsville, Madison County Public, Groundwood
Locations:
HUNTSVILLE, Ala, An Alabama, Canadian, Madison