In response to a Citizen’s Challenge of Educational Media complaint against the book “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe, an MSAD 51 review committee has recommended that the book remain in the district’s school libraries. [RELATED: Cumberland Police Conclude “Gender Queer” in High School Library Does Not Violate Maine Law Against Dissemination of Obscene Matter to Minors…]The complaint against “Gender Queer,” submitted Sept. 28 by Cumberland parent Scott Jordan, stated that the book is not age appropriate for high school students and the book should be removed from the Greely High School Library. In a Tuesday letter to MSAD 51 Superintendent Jeff Porter obtained by the Maine Wire, Director of Academic Services for the district Susie Robbins described how the committee arrived at their recommendation to keep “Gender Queer” in the high school library. “Gender Queer” is described by the committee as “approachable,” and a “well crafted book with strong voice and good storytelling.”“We feel that the book speaks to many current issues faced by our high school students – sexuality, relationships, and self awareness,” the committee wrote. The decision of the committee to recommend keeping the book in the high school library was unanimous.

Source: Washington Post November 08, 2023 01:57 UTC