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Boycott Threatened over Library Gay Pride ProgramA town councilor in Southbridge, Massachusetts, has called for a boycott of the Jacob Edwards Library if it proceeds with a fundraiser featuring a gay author and two displays marking June as national Gay Pride Month. James J. Marino Sr. made his comments at a recent forum of the town council, according to the June 15 Worcester Telegram and Gazette, which noted that he did not ask the body to take any action.The fundraiser, to be held June 21, will feature Gregory Maguire, author of the novel Wicked, the basis for the hit Broadway musical. Maguire, who has written numerous books for children, also contributed to Am I Blue?: Coming Out from the Silence, a collection of short stories for gay and lesbian teenagers. At a June 12 council meeting, library trustees told Marino they would go forward with the event. The displays include gay-themed pamphlets and T-shirts, books such as Ethan Mordden’s I’ve a Feeling We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: Tales from Gay Manhattan, and books and memorabilia about L. Frank Baum’s Oz series. Library Director James D. Patterson said the library is “careful not to have political displays unless in the context of history.” He added that the library does not receive town funding for programs. Posted June 16, 2006. |
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