The Children Books One Tennessee Librarian Refuses to Move

'An Inspiration To All': Librarian Stands Firm Against Order To Move LGBTQ+ Books

A Tennessee librarian said she isn't caving to an order she described as a clear violation of the First Amendment.

Rutherford Co. library director gets 'First Amendment Hero' praise on children's LGBTQIA books

“Hero” librarian won’t comply with order to remove LGBTQ+ books from kids section

Community leaders have called Luanne James "a true American Patriot" for risking her job in the name of free speech.

Librarian risks job after refusing to move LGBTQ+ children's books

Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has garnered national support after refusing to move more than 190 LGBTQ+-themed books out of youth sections. In an 18 March letter she sent to the board, she argued that relocating the titles would amount to “viewpoint discrimination” and violate the First Amendment, writing plainly: “Therefore, I will not comply.” The board voted on 16 March to shift the books into ad…

The children books one Tennessee librarian refuses to move

A recent decision in Rutherford County to move 132 books out of a juvenile section mirrors trends seen across the state.

Rutherford County Library Director Faces Termination After Refusing To Remove LGBTQ+ Books From Children’s Section

Image Credit: Rutherford County Library System Tennessee Conservative News Staff – The director of the Rutherford County Library System (RCLS) could find herself without a job after refusing to move 132 books into a different section as instructed by the board. The Rutherford County Library Alliance told WSMV that the books in question have been classified as children’s books but that the RCLS recently voted to have them relocated to the adult s…