![]() ![]() NBC OUT NBA star Dwyane Wade shares support for son's Miami Pride appearance The ALA noted in its report that the book burning is part of a “worrisome trend” of employing “extreme tactics” in an attempt to censor information and ideas. “This Day in June” and “Two Boys Kissing” were not only tied for 10th place on the list, but both books were also burned by a religious activist protesting a pride event in Orange City, Iowa, last December. The American Library Association usually releases a top 10 list of banned books, but selected 11 this year after two titles were tied for the list's final position. ![]() Other books on this year's top 11 list that were challenged or banned due to LGBTQ content include the “ Captain Underpants” series, " Drama," " This Day in June" and " Two Boys Kissing." Though neither she nor her father have publicly objected to "A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo," others have banned and challenged the book "for including LGBTQIA+ content, and for political and religious viewpoints," according to the ALA. ![]() Charlotte Pence has revealed that she purchased a copy of the parody book, noting that all proceeds are donated to The Trevor Project and AIDS United. ![]()
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