A great shock': Julianne Moore's children's book under review by Trump administration
Briefly

Julianne Moore reacted with surprise and dismay after learning that her children's book, "Freckleface Strawberry," was among those reviewed for potential banning by the Trump Administration's Defense Department. The review pertains to materials linked to gender ideology and equity topics. Moore emphasized that her book addresses struggles and humanity, highlighting its intention to resonate with children. The memo from the Defense Department reflects broader efforts to align educational materials with recent executive orders from Trump aiming to combat perceived indoctrination in schools.
"It is truly shocking to learn that one of my books has been banned. I’m particularly saddened as I wrote it for children to remind them of our shared humanity."
"The review of library books is part of an examination to ensure our schools align with recent executive orders focused on 'Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling.'"
Read at www.theguardian.com
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