Parents hold 'read-in' to protest decision to ban book

Parents hold 'read-in' to protest decision to ban book

The protest comes after the board's decision to remove "Flamer" from school libraries across the county.

Harford County parents hold 'read-in' to protest school board decision to ban book

Several parents and others held a “read-in” before Monday’s Harford County Board of Education meeting. The protest comes after the board’s decision to remove “Flamer” from school libraries across the county. Kevin Smith, a parent, is one of many who took part in the protest. Smith joined other people as they read Flamer and other books that have been banned in other areas and throughout history. Flamer is about a boy navigating friendships, bull…