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Parent urges policy to separate children's library books with gender/identity themes from picture-book shelves

5733848 · September 8, 2025
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Summary

A Richardson parent asked the council to consider a policy or practice to separate books addressing gender identity and related themes from picture-book and early-reader sections so parents can control early exposure for young children.

During the public-comment period at the Richardson City Council meeting Sept. 4, a parent urged the council to consider library-shelving practices to separate books that address gender identity and other sensitive topics from picture-book and early-reader sections.

Samantha Franks, a Richardson resident and parent, described encountering a picture book in…

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