The book was brought to the attention of the advisory board by Sami Graham, a former chief of staff for Mayor Dave Bronson who also wanted to restrict young patrons from accessing the book.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A decision to restrict access to a sexual education graphic novel for some patrons at Anchorage libraries now rests with the Anchorage Library Director after a library committee defended the decision to keep the book in the young adult/teen collection.
Previous: Library Advisory Board members point to Alaska statute in circumventing review process on controversial book Weimann said he believed the book violates a municipal law that bars disseminating indecent materials to minors. He said he doesn’t want to ban the book, but he does want it removed from sections of the library designated for young people.
“Upon reading and discussing the book, we agreed that, while not to everyone’s taste, the book is appropriate for ages 14-18, depending on a teen’s maturity,” the committee wrote in a response letter.
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