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DCG speakers urge board to keep graphic novels as superintendent outlines formal reconsideration process
Summary
Two public commenters urged the Dallas Center‑Grimes Community School District board not to remove two graphic novels; Superintendent Dr. Bloom described the district's formal reconsideration committee process and said the district is not seeking to ban books.
At a Dallas Center‑Grimes Community School District school board meeting, two public commenters urged trustees not to remove two graphic novels from district libraries and classrooms, saying the titles promote empathy and reflect students' experiences.
"Stories are like parts of a house," said Jenna Best, owner of Wandering Raccoon Books in Grimes, arguing that graphic novels function as "doors, windows and mirrors" that help readers see themselves and others. Best said removing titles would "board up" those windows and urged the board to keep them available to students.
Another speaker identified in the meeting as Miss Perez, a resident and parent, said books such as American Born Chinese help…
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