The American Library Association published their list of most banned and challenged books of the past decade, and ALMOST PERFECT was #81! I couldn’t have done this without the Florida Tea Party.
Archive for the ‘LGBT’ Category
Drag Queen Story Time
Saturday, March 7th, 2020“A Republican lawmaker in Missouri has introduced a bill targeting drag queen story hour events at public libraries that would set up parental review boards to approve events and penalize librarians with potential fines and jail time for violations.
State Rep. Ben Baker’s Parental Oversight of Public Libraries Act would require all Missouri public libraries to establish parental review boards, with members elected by voters, that would approve library display material and events.”
Well, my family wasn’t about to stand for that. My wife, daughter and I joined about 300 fabulous protestors to let the legislature know there is no room for censorship in public libraries.
And this is why we fight…
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020The party of small government has no problem regulating your body if you are transgender. Or a woman in general.
Transgender solidarity forver
Thursday, July 27th, 2017I’m utterly disgusted by the actions of our so-called president. A man who avoided Vietnam service due to bone spurs (which didn’t stop him from playing tennis or golf) is now telling brave volunteers that they are not wanted. I’m so through with this administration.
Almost Perfect Makes List of Challenged Books
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016According to this article in School Library Journal, ALMOST PERFECT was challenged by a parent who submitted a whopping twenty pages of notes as to why it should be removed from the school library.
Orlando
Sunday, June 12th, 2016My heart goes out to the families and friends of the Orlando attack victims. I have no words.
Awesome Fan Art!
Saturday, March 19th, 2016Can you believe this awesome fan art of Sage? She looks and is dressed exactly how I first describe her in ALMOST PERFECT. Thanks to Transcend Girl, the talented artist who drew this. Visit her tumblr here: https://transcendgirl.tumblr.com/
Houston Prop 1
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015Congratulations to Houston, who proved that hate, bigotry, fear mongering and lies still work in American politics!
June 26th
Sunday, June 28th, 2015VICTORY!
Marriage Equality
Monday, October 6th, 2014Marriage equality came to five more states, but more likely eleven today. Congrats to everyone in Indiana, Wisconsin, Virginia, Utah, and Oklahoma, and keeping my fingers crossed for the Carolinas, West Virginia, Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas.