Josephine Tucci, director of the Lincolnwood Public Library, says some parents have wanted books removed from the library — including “The Hips on the Drag Queen Go Swish, Swish, Swish” and “Johnny the Walrus,” which allegorically compares being transgender to pretending to be a walrus. Other parents have suggested moving books out of sight of kids, (Manuel Martinez / WBEZ)
The children’s books section at the Lincolnwood Public Library has become the most contentious space in the building.
In the past year, some parents have wanted titles removed from the library, according to Josephine Tucci, the library’s director. Others come to library board meetings and suggest moving books out of sight of kids,
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