On May 26, Alberta announced it would ban certain books from school libraries, citing graphic and age-inappropriate content. The government invited feedback from Albertans regarding acceptable library materials and plans to implement province-wide standards. Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides defended the actions as protecting children and rejected the label of anti-LGBTQ sentiment. Premier Danielle Smith insisted the initiative was about safeguarding kids rather than banning books. Four specific titles had been removed from Calgary and Edmonton schools, leading to the contention that such removals equate to censorship.
A book "ban" is "the removal of a title from a library because someone considers it harmful or dangerous," according to Emily Drabinski, former president of the American Library Association.
Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides argued that protecting young students from graphic content should not be labeled as anti-LGBTQ, calling such claims irresponsible.
Premier Danielle Smith stated on X that the government's actions are not about banning books but about protecting kids from graphic, sexually explicit content.
The four titles targeted include Gender Queer, Fun Home, Blankets, and Flamer, which were quickly removed from school shelves in Calgary and Edmonton.
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