Nonbinary Teen Faces Violent Hecklers at School Board Meeting
While they spoke, security officers had to quell angry jeers from the crowd, especially when they identified as a member of the trans community.
This a perfect example of why we need more resources for trans teenagers in school libraries.
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Nonbinary Teen Faces Violent Hecklers at School Board Meeting
A nonbinary teen had to yell to be heard over jeers and taunts from school board meeting attendees in Dearborn, MI, earlier this month. While they spoke, security officers had to quell angry jeers from the crowd, especially when they identified as a member of the trans community.
"If these books are banned, the only alternative would be to turn to the internet, a widely vast place full of disinformation and bigotry.
— EveryLibrary (@EveryLibrary) January 24, 2023
Books written by queer and transgender authors for queer and transgender kids are the most reliable and safe option." https://t.co/XCJcmsFHyC
We need action now to fight bigotry and violence if a teen can be violently threatened for being trans in a space that should be safe, like a school board meeting.
The bigotry on display here is a perfect example of why we need more resources for trans teenagers in school libraries.