“They're putting pedophile books in school libraries! Groomers everywhere!”

What You Say

ALA documents that the vast majority of challenged books are LGBTQ-themed literature and historical works — not pornography. PEN America's research shows gag-order laws target discussion of race, identity, and history. Calling librarians groomers is a moral panic designed to purge shelves, not protect children. Actual child abuse is prosecuted under existing criminal law.