Marshall University does not ban books! The information is provided to let people know what has been banned/challenged elsewhere.
2015
One of three books about gay couples withdrawn from libraries in Singapore where gay sex is illegal. In a statement, the National Library Board suggested that gayness and family values are incompatible. Copies of the book were to be pulped. It was announced later that authorities in Singapore reversed their decision and stopped the national library from destroying the children’s book after its decision in July produced public outcry over literary censorship. Information Minister Yaacob Ibrahim ordered the books be moved to the adult section, where parents can borrow them for their children. The book is about a journey to the zoo with Nellie, Gus, and their family, where they learn about where people live, what they eat, the habits and hobbies, and how their families are composed, including references to single parents and same-sex couples.
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A Banned book has been removed from a library, classroom, etc.
A Challenged book has been requested to be removed from a library, classroom, etc.
For additional information contact
Ron Titus, titus@marshall.edu
304-696-6575
Last updated
August 19, 2015