Abstract

Mary Archambault, a 7th-grade language arts teacher and reading specialist describes navigating community concern about the books in her classroom. She has been accused of turning students gay or transgender by forcing them to read and discuss books about gay and transgender youth. She describes why she makes books about students of various backgrounds and identities available to her students and why she is concerned about the accusations she and other teachers across the country are facing about the books offered to students.

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