As of Wednesday, nearly all of the copies of the graphic novel were either checked out or in the process of being checked out from libraries across Maine.
Gender Queer
Buxton-based school board considers removing books about sexuality and gender identity from school libraries
Some parents want the books “Gender Queer: A Memoir” and “It’s Perfectly Normal” removed from libraries at Bonny Eagle middle school and high school.
Maine writers’ group funding copies of banned book for Dirigo high school students
The controversial memoir on sexuality and gender identity was removed from the library.
Dixfield-based school board bans gender book from Dirigo library
RSU 56 directors voted 7-2 to remove “Gender Queer: A Memoir” from the high school shelves.
Three women appeal decision to keep controversial book on Dirigo High School’s library shelves
A request to remove ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ was made this spring.
RSU 56 committee recommends keeping challenged book on Dirigio High School’s library shelves
The book “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” by Maia Kobabe was requested by three community members in May to remove it from the high school library shelves.
RSU 56 committee to review whether book should remain on library shelves
A Dirigo High School library book on gender identity has received three complaints.