Cabot Public Schools Initiate Review of Library Books After Community Feedback

Cabot Public Schools has started a review of certain books in their 5th-12th grade library collections after community concerns. This review is part of a national discussion on the suitability of specific books in school libraries. The district is examining 21 books that some parents have questioned. The library holds over 87,000 books.

The books under review include titles like 'L8R, G8R' by Lauren Myracle, 'Out of the Darkness' by Ashley Hope Perez, and 'All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto' by George M. Johnson. Some of these books were removed due to low interest or are now only accessible to staff.

In response, Cabot Public Schools has committed to transparency and respecting parents' rights to influence their children's reading materials. The district has stated that while not every book is right for every student, they aim to provide appropriate books for all. Parents can also request a review of any book they consider unsuitable, though no formal requests have been made yet.

Each school in the district has formed a Library Advisory Board, including staff, parents, and community members, to review the books. Titles under review include 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison, 'A Quick and Easy Guide to Queer & Trans Identities' by Mady G., and 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas.

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