"PEN America stands with Rutherford County Library System Director Luanne James in her refusal to banish LGBTQ+ children's books from access by relocating them to the adult section. Children and teens deserve access to diverse books that represent their identities and stories, and books that introduce young people to new ideas and perspectives."
"At a time when major corporations have buckled to political pressure, Luanne James is putting her job on the line to defend the First Amendment rights of all in her community. We applaud her inspiring example, and her proud and public defense of the freedom to read."
The Rutherford County Library Board is considering disciplinary action against library director Luanne James for her refusal to remove over 100 LGBTQ+ books from circulation. James claims she was instructed to track personal information of patrons who checked out these books, raising concerns about privacy. The situation has attracted national attention from anti-censorship advocates, including PEN America, which supports James's stance on maintaining access to diverse literature for children and teens.
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