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Second-grade teacher says drag queen storytime fosters empathy and self‑expression
Summary
A second-grade teacher and parent praised a library’s drag queen storytime, saying performers such as "Queen Angelina" use storytelling, music and interactive props to foster empathy, normalize diverse identities, and engage young children; the remarks were delivered as public comment and no formal action is recorded in the transcript.
A second-grade teacher who described herself as a parent and member of a "rainbow family" told a library audience that drag queen storytime can help children learn empathy and feel free to express themselves.
"As a second grade teacher, I understand very deeply how children have different ways of learning, different ways of experiencing the world, different sensory capacities," the teacher said. She praised performers such as "Queen Angelina," noting the combination of storytelling, costume and live violin…
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