"Police Apologize for LGBTQ Book Search in Massachusetts Middle School"
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Police in Massachusetts apologized after an officer was sent to a middle school to search for a copy of "Gender Queer: A Memoir" following a complaint about concerning illustrations. The book, written by Maia Kobabe, explores the author's journey with identity and has been frequently banned or challenged in school libraries. The police department and the Berkshire County District Attorney referred the matter to the school district, while school officials apologized for how the incident was handled. The incident has raised concerns about book bans targeting LGBTQ and marginalized communities.
- Massachusetts police apologize after officer searched a middle school for LGBTQ book CNN
- The police officer who searched for a book in a Great Barrington classroom also used a body camera. The ACLU has 'deep concerns' Berkshire Eagle
- Police called to Western Mass. middle school over 'Gender Queer' Boston.com
- Someone Called the Cops to a Massachusetts School ... Over a Book The New Republic
- PETER MOST: Fahrenheit 451–01230 theberkshireedge.com
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