Texas parents step in after threats of violence get children’s story time event cancelled

Denton Public Library North Branch
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Last week, the Denton Public Library canceled a book-reading event for children that was about inclusion and acceptance, citing safety concerns after a Republican politician attacked the event, mistakenly claiming it was “transgender storytime.” Librarians were bombarded with threats of violence and vitriol because they thought the stories were about transgender children.

But hundreds of concerned citizens quickly rallied together to send a message to the bullies and thugs: Don’t mess with Texas kids or you’ll meet their parents.

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The Denton Public Library holds Rainbow StoryTime events several times a year. The events present books about marginalized groups, self-acceptance, and friendship to kids. The events aren’t just about LGBTQ themes and the “rainbow” is in the name as a symbol of various groups of people coming together, not as a reference to the Pride flag.

One event was set for Saturday, the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Since the events often coincide with days that honor marginalized peoples, the library said someone “mistakenly” included the word “transgender” on a flyer about the event.

The event would have featured the books…

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