Alabama Public Service Director Nancy Pack, responding to questions from Gov. Kay Ivey, said the APLS had not received complaints about age-inappropriate books in the last year until August.
the governor said she shared the concerns of parents about certain books available in the children’s section of libraries, including several about gender identity.
“It’s essential to recognize that the responsibility for determining the suitability of library materials for children lies primarily with parents or guardians,” Pack wrote. “Children constitute a diverse demographic with varying abilities, talents, and needs, influenced by factors such as age, cultural background, sociological context, and economic circumstances. Consequently, it is crucial to account for this diversity when planning library services.
“We’re poring over that response as we speak,” Ivey said. “We just got it recently. And we will certainly make some recommendations. Ivey’s Sept. 1 letter listed several books about gender identity as examples of those that caused concern, including “Who are You?: The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity,” and “If You’re a Kid Like Gavin,” a book about gender transition.
Pack responded that the APLS collects and retains policies for more than 220 libraries, policies set by the boards of those libraries. Pack said the APLS does not approve or disapprove of the policies. Pack attached to her letter a report she compiled that said withdrawing from the American Library Association would be a disservice to Alabama libraries and the communities they serve. The report, “Should the Alabama Public Library Service Sever Ties With The American Library Association? A Critical Analysis,” was compiled at the request of the APLS executive board.
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