Some examples of books that NEISD removed include the graphic novel 'V for Vendetta' by Alan Moore for “lack of reviews” and “'Hello,” I Lied: A Novel' by M.E. Kerr for “poor professional reviews.”
in other school districts because the book contains passages in which the adult author reflects on sexual encounters he had with a boy when they were in the fourth grade.but moved it from an elementary school to a high school library, according to the online list.The only person to speak during public comment was Amy Senia, an NEISD alumna and civil rights attorney.
Senia also expressed concern that the board did not get to vote on the book review process but only heard a presentation Monday. She said district officials admitted that using the Krause list as a starting point was “politically motivated” and that anyone who looks at the list will realize it targets certain groups of people, such as members of the LGBTQ community.
One student Senia said she spoke to told her “Stop trying to get rid of us. I’m not a freak. Don’t erase me.”
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