Board votes to remove controversial book from Spring Lake HS library

SPRING LAKE (WOOD-AM) - "Gender Queer" is being taken out of the Spring Lake High School library following a decision by the district's school board last night.

The book is about the author's sexuality and gender identity.

The vote was 4-3.

"The pictures were uncomfortable," board president Jennifer Nicles said. "I did not like them. I do understand people's concern as to what those pictures are. I also understand the importance of the book itself. I’m torn. I see good, and I see reservations."

Nicles voted in favor.

The book can still be checked out through a school counselor, social worker or school psychologist with parental consent.

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