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A buzz-worthy book has quietly disappeared from Mobile’s Public Library shelves, leaving a ripple of debate in its wake.
“Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human” stirred up concerns after local activist John Young Jr. flagged its content.
The book, which aimed to address complex topics for teens, included frank discussions and illustrations about sex, sparking outrage.
Interestingly, by the time Young raised his voice at a City Council meeting, the book was already gone, removed as part of an ongoing review by library officials.
Who Decides What Stays?
Here’s where it gets intriguing. Young assumed the City Council had a hand in the removal, but the library had already quietly acted, citing state regulations and proactive oversight.
Margie Coleman, the outgoing library director, explained that the removal wasn’t due to complaints but part of a broader effort to review materials under Alabama’s updated library guidelines.