“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” ― Benjamin Franklin

There is a petition by a group to remove the "Heartstopper" series from the library in Bellaire, Michigan. This petition seems to be an attempt to get the library board's attention after their first challenge was denied. There are fraudulent claims  by members of this group that claim the book portrays graphic sex aimed at minors when in actuality it is a young adult book with pertinent themes in the YA section and nothing graphic is shown. I have read the entire series and am encouraged by the themes of anti-bullying, coming out, identity, and how to help a struggling friend. I understand that as parents we want to keep our children safe. However, it is our responsibility to monitor what our kids read. The library is not there for only the straight, white, Christian community, it is there for every community. The library is a safe space for all. Let's keep it that way.

Keep the bans off our books. Show your support for the wonderful librarians by signing and sharing this petition to keep "Heartstopper" in the Bellaire library!