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Sep 12, 2025
Bonnie Wallace, an activist mom from Texas, gained attention for her fight against sexually explicit books in children's libraries. She shares shocking details of her discoveries that prompted her advocacy. Bonnie recounts the lawsuit she faced for her efforts and celebrates a favorable ruling from the Fifth Circuit. She highlights a troubling trend of explicit materials found in libraries across Texas and urges parents to take action by reviewing their local libraries. Bonnie's mission emphasizes the urgent need to protect children and question why they have less safeguarding than incarcerated individuals.
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Discovery Led To Public Action
- Bonnie Wallace discovered explicit images in children's library books and went public after seeing the first picture.
- She wrote to county officials, pastors, teachers, and was appointed to the library advisory board, which led to her being sued.
Lawsuit After Books Were Relocated
- When 17 books were moved from the children's section, seven adults sued Llano County and several officials for First Amendment violations.
- The Fifth Circuit rejected alarmist rhetoric and noted no one was banning or burning books.
Circuit Split Could Reach Supreme Court
- The Fifth Circuit framed the dispute as a common-sense public-funding decision, not an absolute ban.
- Divergent circuit rulings could force the Supreme Court to settle whether libraries may remove material from taxpayer-funded collections.
