![]() ![]() ![]() Both are graphic novels that deal with coming-of-age issues including gender identity and sexuality.ĭebate has been fierce at recent Board of Education meetings with many parents pointing out the books' importance for LGBTQ youth.ĭan Grossman said he never planned on being an activist, but he found himself there this week leading a protest of the proposal that would ban the two books. The novels in question are "Flamer" by Mike Curato and "Blankets" by Craig Thompson. NEWTOWN, Connecticut (WABC) - The fight over literature has made its way to Connecticut as the Newtown Board of Education is voting this week on whether to remove two books from the town's high school library.Ī crowd gathered outside the city's town hall building on Wednesday to protest as many parents want to stop the plan in its tracks. Habibi Habibi: Thompson, Craig: 9780375424144: : Books Skip to main content. ![]() The Newtown Board of Education is considering whether to remove "Flamer" by Mike Curato and "Blankets" by Craig Thompson from the library. ![]()
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