One school, Robinson Secondary, serves grades 7-12. Online inventory systems showed both books were widely available throughout high school libraries in the Fairfax County system. The fact is, GENDER QUEER is an important, timely piece of work that serves as an invaluable resource for not only those that identity as nonbinary or genderqueer, but for people looking to understand what that means.” “Oni Press supports Maia Kobabe for the truth and strength in sharing eir story, and hope to be a home for others who want to share their own stories with the world. “Gender Queer' publisher Oni Press issued a statement Friday saying that limiting the book's availability is “short-sighted and reactionary.” Two committees made up of staff, students and parents will assess both books and make recommendations to the assistant superintendent of instructional services “who will make a final decision as to whether FCPS continues to provide access to these books in our high school libraries,” the school system said.
Later in the day, it said it was pulling “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe and “Lawn Boy” by Jonathan Evison from circulation pending a more detailed review. On Friday, the school system initially said it was conducting a review. Another school board member defended the books by saying they are available only in high school libraries, not in grade schools.
