Two dozen parents urged the district to keep the book on shelves without any restrictions and criticized a decision they believe is not what's best for students.
Author Frederick Joseph told ABC13 he's heartbroken after Spring Branch ISD banned his book "The Black Friend, On Being a Better White Person."A book called "The Black Friend, On Being a Better White Person" is now banned in Spring Branch ISD middle schools and restricted in high schools."I'm interested, and have been interested, since I was working in marketing full time, in moving the needle on how we can make humanity better," Joseph said.
"I realize this is an opportunity for some of you to make a political statement," Nathalie Turpin, a parent, said. "But, I urge you to choose educational excellence for every child instead of further dividing our district."Another book pulled from Spring Branch ISD as statewide book investigation underwayThe board, which is elected by a majority of Spring Branch residents, sided with those who think the book is divisive and inappropriate.
According to district policy, "Library materials subject to restricted access shall be moved to a restricted access area; however, the titles of the library materials shall remain viewable," and "If a committee decides that the book is restricted access, then written parental/legal guardian permission shall be required.
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