A picture book is sparking controversy and debate in a Connecticut town after it was included in a second grade class curriculum
"I don’t know if that’s a good topic for kids that are in second grade," said one woman.
He sent a memo to parents who contacted him about the book, which won the Stonewall Book Award, a top honor from the American Library Association for LGBTQ books. Addley explained that the curriculum team reviewed the issue and decided that the book will remain in circulation. Keller ISD in North Texas was one of several school districts across the U.S. to pull dozens of books from library shelves. The books removed were challenged last year within the school district and included the Bible, "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, and more. NBC News Senior Reporter Mike Hixenbaugh joins LX News to discuss more about why these kind of books are being banned.
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