Pro-family groups are upset about a blog by the Association for Library Service to Children’s Intellectual Freedom Committee that promotes the “Drag Queen Story Hour.” The blogger writes: “Interested in bringing Drag Queen Storytime to your library? ALSC Committee Members received tips for optimizing success from library pioneers who have already done it. We also had the chance to meet a Drag Queen who talked about the value of offering this program, including fostering empathy, tolerance, creativity,
imagination and fun. Drag Queen Story Hour is a non-profit and you can find out more at its homepage.” In an article for the Illinois Family Institute, Laurie Higgins expressed outrage. Just to be clear, the ALSC is part of the American Library Association (ALA). “This feckless ALA statement raises questions: Should we foster in children empathy for those who choose to engage in transvestism? Should we tolerate adults who expose children to transvestism? Should we encourage children to view men who masquerade as women as ‘fun’?” Higgins asked. READ MORE
