Stop Sexually Explicit Books in School Libraries
As students return to classrooms this fall, it’s time to ask:
Do you know what is in your local school library?
In school districts across the state, students as young as 10 years old have access to sexually explicit books, some with graphic illustrations, sexual content, and gender ideology that would never be allowed in a public meeting.
Books like Gender Queer, Flamer, This Book Is Gay, and All Boys Aren’t Blue contain content so graphic that concerned parents reading excerpts at school board meetings have been silenced. If the content isn’t appropriate for adults to hear in public, why is it allowed for children in schools?
And this is not just a parental issue.
Even if you don’t have kids in school, you are a taxpayer. You are paying for it.
Is this really what you want to fund?
This is not about banning books, but about protecting childhood innocence, promoting transparency, and ensuring your money is used responsibly.
“Open your mouth for the speechless …” – Proverbs 31:8
Take Action:
- Visit Take Back the Classroom to uncover which schools in our state and others have explicit content and how widespread it is.
- Access The Kitchen Table Activist resources page to help safeguard our children.
- Contact your school board and ask them to audit and remove explicit content and require parental opt-in for controversial materials.
- Attend a school board meeting to speak up for our children. Share what you’ve discovered and bring printed examples if needed to support your concerns.
- Share this alert. Forward this email to friends, family, and others in your church or neighborhood who care about protecting children.
Get Involved:
Start a CWA of North Dakota Prayer/Action Chapter in your area! CWA of North Dakota needs faithful women willing to lead others in prayer and action every month. We make it easy. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact me today.
Pray:
- Pray for protection over children’s minds and hearts as they return to school.
- Pray for wisdom and boldness for parents, educators, and school board members.
- Pray for an increase in community engagement and unity around protecting children.
To learn more, read my op-ed on this topic here: “Good Reasons Exist to Remove Books”, Minot Daily News (Opinion)
