Jen sat down with Jess McAlister (they/them) a librarian at a small public library here in Indiana.

They talk about their concern about having a Pride display or even having a LGBTQA+  section at their library.

The DEI policy (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) at her library so if patrons complain about issues they have a policy to show patrons why things are the way they are, and how it can help

Kindness matters as does representation! Please be kind and respectful to everyone at your local library. We are all just trying to live our lives and having books that represent all people and points of view are essential to a healthy and happy society. If Pride for some reason offends you please don’t be rude or hateful, just move along and find library material that is to your liking. Remember we all have the right to read and receive information no matter if you like it or not. 

Rainbow Round Table

https://www.ala.org/rt/rrt/rainbow-book-month

Library Resources

https://www.ebsco.com/blogs/ebscopost/2150305/top-library-resources-celebrating-pride-month

Who's Afraid of a Rainbow Flag?

https://bookriot.com/censorship-of-library-pride-displays/

Pride Activity

https://www.oppl.org/news-events/authors-books/june-is-pride-month-find-books-virtual-activities-online-resources-more/#video-for-early-learners

New York Public Library Pride

https://www.nypl.org/blog/2019/06/18/pride-month-update