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Crawford County officials, residents debate LGBTQ books in library children's section

By Josie Lenora

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT

The Crawford County Library System Main Library in Van Buren is seen in this file photo. Debates over a group of 240 LGBTQ-themed children's picture books continue at the library system's board meetings.

A display of LGBTQ-themed books at the Crawford County Library has triggered a series of debates about children's literature and the separation of church and state.

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Josie Lenora

Josie Lenora is the Politics/Government Reporter for KUAR News.

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