Books With “Harmful to Minors” Contents Removed by WASD Libraries (see below):
The US Constitution’s 1st Amendment does not grant minors the right to access (or be exposed to) materials deemed to be “harmful to minors.”
See “Materials Harmful to Minors” statute per Idaho Code 18-1514 and why they are harmful to minors Idaho Code 18-1513.
Books with “Harmful to Minors” Contents Removed:
March’2022, a WASD patron submitted a Reconsideration Request for the review and removal of this book. Upon review, the WASD Formal Committee voted to remove this book from the WASD library system.
(graphic sexual images, activity, & implied instructions)
May’2022, a WASD patron submitted a Reconsideration Request for the review and removal of this book. Upon review, the WASD Formal Committee voted to remove this book from the WASD library system.
(graphic sexual activity & instructions)
Sept’2022, a WASD patron submitted a Reconsideration Request for the removal of this book on 6/23/22. PA-WA was notified on 9-14-22 by WASD that this book has now been removed thru their “weeding” process.
(graphic sexual activity & implied instructions)
Sept’2022, a WASD patron submitted a Reconsideration Request in June’2022 for the review and removal of this book. Upon review, the WASD Standing Instructional Resources Committee voted to remove this book from the WASD library system.
(graphic sexual activity & implied instructions)
Nov’2022, a patron submitted a Reconsideration Request for the review and removal of this book. Upon review, the WASD Formal Committee voted to remove this book from the WASD library system, stating it did not align with the WASD Educational Program.
(graphic sexual incest & sexual pedophilia activities)
Apr’2023, a WASD patron submitted a Reconsideration Request for the review and removal of this book. Upon review, WASD voted to remove this book, stating it did not align with the WASD Educational Program or Philosophy.
(graphic sexual activity & implied instructions)
A comment made by one of the WASD Formal Committee members regarding this book: “Literature of a sexual nature does not belong in the public school setting. Discussions of sex and anything related to sexual orientation [regarding minors] needs to remain in the privacy of the home.” — [PA-TV recommends that parents and guardians review their rights under Idaho Code 33-1608. Family Life and Sex Education].
Apr’2023, a WASD patron submitted a Reconsideration Request for the review and removal of this book. Upon review, the WASD Standing Learning Resource Committee voted to remove this book from the WASD library system, stating it did not align with the WASD Educational Program or Philosophy.
(instructions on sexuality and sexual activities, and prominent QR codes that lead to graphic sexual texts and images — inappropriate for minors)
Parent Advocates of Treasure Valley (PATV) 