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E217: Are Librarians Grooming Your Kids? What Parents Needs to Know w/Karen England | Lila Rose Show

May 27, 2025
Karen England, a passionate advocate and President of the Capital Resource Institute, dives into the alarming content found in children's libraries. She reveals how graphic materials are often disguised as kid-friendly literature, raising concerns for parental oversight. The conversation covers governance issues in libraries, controversial titles, and the implications of sexual education books available to minors. England emphasizes the need for active parental involvement to protect children's innocence from ideologically charged content.
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INSIGHT

Librarians' Role in Book Selection

  • Public and school library books are often chosen by unelected librarians with little to no parental oversight.
  • These librarians frequently follow guidance from the American Library Association, known for promoting unrestricted access to content for children.
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ALA’s Stance on Minors' Access

  • The American Library Association opposes restricting minors' access to any library content, including adult materials.
  • They frame such unrestricted access as a fundamental right, overriding typical obscenity laws for minors.
ANECDOTE

Librarian Quits Over Explicit Orders

  • A librarian in Oregon resigned after being ordered to stock a quota of explicit sexual content for children.
  • She found the directive against her conscience despite loving her job and children.
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