Reported 8 months ago
LGBTQ+ librarians like June Meissner and Chaz Carey are facing increasing difficulties at work, from being physically assaulted to facing growing calls for book bans, with books on gender identity and sexual orientation being criticized. With the rise of book challenges across the U.S., LGBTQ+ library workers are not only defending books but also their own identities. Lawmakers are considering legal actions against libraries distributing certain materials, creating a difficult and dangerous environment for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Source: YAHOO