North Carolina Statutes regarding material harmful to minors. LAWS, STATUTES, AND OPINIONS Mahmoud v. Taylor Case Summary Background: In Mahmoud v. Taylor, parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, challenged the school district’s policy on LGBTQ+-themed storybooks in elementary classrooms. The Dispute: The Montgomery County Board of Education integrated LGBTQ+-inclusive storybooks into the curriculum. Initially, parents could opt out, but the district later eliminated this option, citing administrative challenges and a commitment to inclusion. Parents from diverse religious backgrounds claimed the no-opt-out policy violated their First Amendment religious freedom and parental rights. Lower Court Rulings: The district court rejected the parents’ request for a preliminary injunction, a decision upheld by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. Supreme Court Decision: On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the parents, finding that the no-opt-out policy infringed on their First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. Impact: The court’s ruling strengthens parental rights and religious liberty, affirming parents’ ability to shape their children’s education according to their beliefs. It stated, “A welcoming classroom cannot be achieved through hostility toward students’ and parents’ religious beliefs.” SUPREME COURT RULING Allowing Parents to OPT OUT of Lessons Contrary to Religious Beliefs Read the Ruling HERE Click the PARENT RESOURCES for OPT OUT documents for you to use. More Important Supreme Court Rulings Below Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling Executive Order 14190 Issued 2/3/2025 Executive Order 14190, titled "Ending Radical Indoctrination in K–12 Schooling," is an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 29, 2025. It aims to restrict federal funding for K–12 schools that implement curricula or policies related to "gender ideology" and "discriminatory equity ideology," a term defined within the order. The order also reinstates the 1776 Commission to promote "patriotic education". Read the complete document HERE. Examples of Violations Violations are centered on educational materials, curricula, and practices that are deemed to promote "discriminatory equity ideology" or "gender ideology". Specific actions and materials that could violate the order include: Facilitating social transition without parental consent: This includes a teacher or school counselor affirming a transgender minor's gender identity. Using preferred names and pronouns: Referring to a transgender or nonbinary student by their preferred name or pronouns, in instances where it would be interpreted as supporting "social transition" or "gender ideology". Granting access to segregated facilities: Allowing a student to use a bathroom, locker room, or sports team that differs from their sex assigned at birth. Teaching about systemic racism or implicit bias: School curricula that include concepts like "white privilege" or "unconscious bias" are considered anti-American and in violation of the order. Promoting DEI programs and frameworks: The order prohibits federally funded teacher training programs from including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) concepts. Distorting American history: Curricula that do not align with the "patriotic education" narrative promoted by the reinstated 1776 Commission could be seen as violations. RECENT NORTH CAROLINA STATUTES Recently HB 805: Prevent Sexual Exploitation of Women and Minors passed with a veto override. The bill defines sex as biological male or female, bans taxpayer-funded gender-transition procedures for inmates and restricts them for minors, extends malpractice lawsuit windows, mandates age verification for online pornography, regulates school sleeping arrangements, ensures parental opt-out rights for conflicting classroom materials, and makes school library catalogs searchable with parental controls. Gov Stein signed SB 442: Parents Protection Act i nto law. The Parents Protection Act, protects parents from losing custody or facing prosecution for refusing gender-affirming treatments for their children. It addresses cases where courts or social services deem non-affirmation as maltreatment, safeguarding parental rights and religious freedoms. NC Statutes That Impact Children, Education, and Parental Rights. Parents and Guardians send their children to school with expectations that they will receive a good education, and have access to appropriate materials and texts. They also expect an environment in which their child's physical and mental health is protected. Content defined as obscene is now included in libraries and classrooms by North Carolina Statute § 14-190.13 Definitions for certain offenses concerning minors. Content may show graphic images or have descriptions of sexual acts. Please take note of North Carolina Statute § 14-190.15. Disseminating harmful material to minors; exhibiting harmful performances to minors. It allows a defense for schools, libraries, and museums to have a pass. No one ever thought such inappropriate literature would appear within the walls of a school. We must work with legislators to make the changes needed to protect children from age inappropriate and harmful content. The Parents' Bill of Rights. § 115C-76.55. ( SB 49) addresses the requirement for age-appropriate instruction for grades kindergarten through fourth grade. It states that " instruction on gender identity, sexual activity, or sexuality shall not be included in the curriculum provided in grades kindergarten through fourth grade, regardless of whether the information is provided by school personnel or third parties." It also prohibits the use of inappropriate inappropriate core and supplementary materials. Look at your child's school district and school on this website to see if there are inappropriate materials available to your child. Some books and materials available in schools may be in violation of NC General Statute 115C-81.30. Reproductive Health and Safety Education. This content and subject matter may lead children to question their own sexual identity. The Pavement Education Project team working with concerned citizens have identified a selection of books believed to be in violation of North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-190.1. Obscene literature and exhibitions. Other North Carolina General Statutes regarding Materials Harmful to Minors. Read Subchapter VII Offenses Against Public Morality and Decency Article 26 for the entire statute, definitions, and related offenses toward minors. Contact your legislators with your concerns related to this statute and the intent of the law. The PEP website shows books, book lists, and related information under the BOOKS tab. North Carolina school districts, books, and links to excerpts are shown under the LOCATIONS tab. If you are interested in assisting with book searches in your NC school district, we can help you get started. Book banning is not the focus, but the appropriateness of such books in a public school setting is questionable. SB 808: An Act to Prohibit Gender Transition Procedures for MinorsGender Transition for Minors limits medical transitioning procedures or to prescribe, provide, or dispense puberty-blocking drugs or cross-sex hormones to a minor. The statute makes provision for children that have disorders, under treatments for a variety of medical maladies, or suffer physiological abnormalities. The statute outlines penalties for violation of the statute. HOUSE BILL 574: Fairness in Women's Sports Act also became law. It will "prohibit male students from playing on middle school, high school, or collegiate athletics teams designated for females, women, or girls". It also will "require a student's sex to be recognized solely based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth for purposes of athletic participation." Changes in laws affecting charter schools were enacted in HB 219: The Charter School Omnibus. It clarifies requirements of charter application and renewal. It addresses enrollment in low performing schools. Admittance of out of state students and children of military families are also outlined. Other Important NC Statutes SUPREME COURT RULINGS AND DECISIONS RELATED TO BOOKS AND LITERATURE The Miller Test is the primary legal test for determining whether expression constitutes obscenity . It is named after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Miller v. California (1973) . The Miller Test i s a three-prong legal standard used to determine if material is considered obscene. It requires that the average person, applying contemporary community standards, find: 1) the material appeals to the prurient interest (a sexual interest) 2) the material depicts or describes patently offensive sexual conduct defined by law 3) the material, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. Island Tree School District VS Pico In the Supreme Court case Island Trees School District v. Pico (1982), the Court held that the First Amendment limits the power of junior high and high school officials to remove books from school libraries because of their content. The Supreme Court ruled in the students’ favor on First Amendment grounds, holding that the right to read is implied by the First Amendment. The government—in this case, a public school—cannot restrict speech because it does not agree with the content of that speech. The decisions called libraries places for “voluntary inquiry” and concluded that the school board’s “absolute discretion” over the classroom did not extend to the library for that reason. The ruling also established that public schools can remove books from libraries if they are deemed "pervasively vulgar" or not suitable for the curriculum. However, schools cannot remove books simply because they disagree with the ideas presented in those books. The ruling acknowledges the First Amendment rights of students to access information, while also allowing for school boards to exercise reasonable control over the educational environment. Case v. Unified School District (1995) This case concerned the removal of Annie on My Mind, a book about a lesbian relationship, from the Olathe, Kansas, school district’s high school libraries. The book’s removal was challenged as a violation of the First Amendment. The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas ruled that the school district’s decision to remove the book violated the First Amendment rights of students. The court found that the removal was motivated by the school board’s disagreement with the book’s content rather than any legitimate educational concerns. The book was ordered to be returned to the school libraries. The Pavement Education Project supports the passage of HB 636: Promoting Wholesome Content. Read and sign the Petition . HB 636: Promoting Wholesome Content CONTACT/JOIN OUR TEAM FIND MY NC LEGISLATORS

Join the statewide effort to remove or rehouse inappropriate books and materials from public schools in North Carolina. YOUR DISTRICT ONE BOOK ONE MONTH CHALLENGE North Carolina Session Law 2026-41 (the 2026 Appropriations Act , gives North Carolina parents and district residents new opportunities to challenge obscene, age-inappropriate materials in school libraries and classrooms, and instructional materials that do not align with the Standard Course of Study. Join parents across the country in taking a closer look at these books and materials available to our children in public schools. Through this initiative, the Pavement Education Project will help identify, review, and document inappropriate materials within the North Carolina district schools. Under TAKE BACK THE CLASSROOM, a Karen England initiative, a book will be selected, a challenge kit provided, and along with our additional North Carolina resources that will make your challenge successful. We believe there is strength in numbers. Parents across the country and our state taking action in their own communities, at the same time, with the same resources and the same goal. Together we can make a difference! SIGN UP TO GET STARTED! Book a Month Challenge First Name* Last name* Email* Phone* Zip Code* What school district do you live in?* Choose one or more to describe you. Parent or Guardian of a Child Currently Enrolled. Teacher in the District Resident of the District Are you affiliated with an education, advocacy, library, or activism organization?* This membership is for genuine participants in the PEP Challenge. Member resources and communications are for participants only and shouldn't be shared publicly without permission, to protect coordinated efforts from bad-faith interference. Members are still free to share their own views — just not internal materials from either TBTC or PEP. I agree. * Send

Thankful...Veto Overrides Are Pro Family and Ensure Freedom of Religion North Carolina House Bill 805, the "Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors Act ," requires age verification for online pornography, prohibits state funding for gender transition procedures for minors and prisoners, regulates school sleeping arrangements by biological sex, and allows parents to access and restrict school library materials while permitting students to opt out of classroom activities conflicting with their religious beliefs If a lesson or materials conflict with your religious beliefs, complete the form and submit it to your child's teacher and principal. Keep a copy if emailing. Follow up to confirm receipt. Opt Out -Request for Religious Exemption editable form List of inappropriate books

Research and studies show the dangers and negative impacts of pornography on children and teens. Research and studies on the Effects of Pornography and Violence on Children and Teens Exposure to Sexual Content and Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis Abstract Background Exposure to sexual content, such as online pornography or live sexual content, has been posited in the literature as a risk factor for problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) in children and adolescents, and has been identified as an important avenue for research and intervention, particularly given the ubiquitous access to technology among children. Objective To examine the association between live/violent and non-violent sexual content exposure and PSB among children and adolescents. Objectives also include informing future research on sexual content exposure as a risk factor for PSB, and providing clinical recommendations related to prevention and intervention. Many years ago, a young father in his twenties was getting in trouble with the law because of repeated inappropriate exposure of his genitals in public. He also had explosive outbursts with destruction of property. During the first sessions with him, I was struck by his juvenile, almost child-like expression, with incongruent affect regarding his behavior, probably stemming from a lack of insight. His poor ability to deal with frustration, to regulate anger and impulses indicated some form of developmental arrest. Months (and another child) later, after gradually investigating his past and trying to understand what had led to his dysregulated sexuality, he eventually disclosed that when he was a child, his dad made him watch pornography. It was disturbing to try to imagine the effect of potentially overwhelming, arousing but also degrading images on a forming, innocent brain. Unlike erotic scenes in a movie or nude sculptures in a museum, pornography generally involves power dynamic, humiliation and a distortion of the reality around body and sexuality. In my opinion, it is a form of sexual trauma, just like witnessing a car accident or parental domestic abuse can be traumatic for the observer. RESEARCH AND STUDIES ON THE EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY AND VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND TEENS From Page to Person: Investigating the effects of reading physically violent interactions in literature on high school students’ aggressive thoughts. https://tinyurl.com/37txk36e June 2023 Journal of High School Science 7(2) DOI:10.64336/001c.77878 Just How Graphic Are Graphic Novels?” An Examination of Aggression Portrayals in Manga and Associations With Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents https://tinyurl.com/bdzm87p5 April 2015 Violence and Victims 30(2) DOI:10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00012 Today's softcore porn is what was hardcore 50 years ago. We have become numb to seeing sexualized and objectified bodies everywhere we look. Most of us probably have people in our lives who struggle with an addiction of some kind, whether it be to smoking, using drugs, gambling, or other vices. An addiction develops when changes in the brain and body cause a person to “feel compelled to continue using a substance or partaking in an activity, even when doing so may cause harm.” Is Reading Erotica as Harmful as Watching Porn? Reading is definitely not the same as watching, written porn could have some negative effects on readers. It all depends on the individual and the content. Early Sexualization and Pornography Exposure: the Detrimental Impacts On Children The school principal was perplexed. I had just delivered a keynote on the impact of sexualisation and pornography exposure on children and young people at a conference of school leaders in NSW. During the break she approached me, opened her phone and revealed an image created by a group of 5 year old boys, at the Catholic primary school she headed in Sydney. It showed two women, scantily dressed, in provocative poses. Voters Against Obscene Books in Public Schools Sponsored by The Capitol Resource Institute Voters overwhelmingly oppose sexually explicit books in public school libraries, and believe schools have an obligation to inform parents what their children are being taught. A new national telephone and online survey by Rasmussen Reports and the Capitol Resource Institute finds that 89% of Likely U.S. voters think it is important that public schools fully inform parents about what is being taught to their children in classrooms, The Impact of Explicit Content on Teens: What Parents Need to Know Reshmita Das | November 21, 2024 Imagine sitting at the dinner table when your teen drops a bombshell—“Mom, Dad, have you seen that viral video on TikTok?” At first, you’re intrigued, but the moment they explain what it’s about, your stomach drops. What they saw wasn’t just a funny meme; it was explicit content they stumbled upon while scrolling. This isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a reality many parents face in today’s digital world. The War on Children. The Comprehensive Sexuality Education Agenda ( Spanish Subtitle) Liberating Libraries from Porn, South Dakota This video is very explicit. Cut the volume down if near children. Transgenderism, Gender Diversity, and the Impact on Children and Education Visit the Gender Identify Issues Page for Research and Reviews RESEARCH, STUDIES, AND REVIEWS OF USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM WATCH: The Most Compelling Argument Against Tech In Schools | Sophie Winkleman Sweden is the first country to kick ed tech out of the classroom.

NC Legislation that will support children and families when passed. Supporting North Carolina Children and Families The Pavement Education Project supports the following bills making their way through the General Assembly. We ask you to let your legislators know you support them as well. House Bill 636 Promoting Wholesome Content for Students would require every school district to adopt a policy for the selection and procurement of library books, electronic media and other resources for school libraries. Library media must be suitable for the age, grade level, intellectual development, and ability level of students, aligning with their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral capacities. Materials would be considered inappropriate if containing descriptions or visual depictions of sexual activity or is pervasively vulgar as defined in G.S. 14-190.13. Those materials would be removed. HB 636 also strengthens the Parents Bill of Rights by providing relief for families. Read here . Contact your legislators today! https://www.ncleg.gov/findyourlegislators AND SIGN OUR PETITION in Support of HB 636 https://www.pavementeducationproject.org/wholesomecontent OTHER BILLS WE SUPPORT : House Bill 83 Revise Laws Governing Minors will amend the offense of disseminating obscenity to minors and add the offenses of disseminating obscenity, harmful material, and exhibiting harmful performances to minors to the list, possibly requiring offenders to register, while establishing new offenses of habitual and aggravated habitual indecent exposure with mandatory registration. Read here . Senate Bill 516 Women’s Safety and Protection Act focuses on safeguarding women and girls in sensitive environments by defining male, female, man, woman, and sex based on biological criteria. Read here . Contact your legislators today! https://www.ncleg.gov/findyourlegislators Please email these legislators as well. Sen. Rabon Bill.Rabon@ncleg.gov Sen. Daniel Warren.Daniel@ncleg.gov.. Sen. Barnes Lisa.Barnes@ncleg.gov Sen. Blue Dan.Blue@ncleg.gov. Sen. Berger Phil.Berger@ncleg.gov. Sen. Britt Danny.Britt@ncleg.gov Sen. Galey Amy.Galey@ncleg.gov Sen. Garrett. Michael.Garrett@ncleg.gov Sen. Sawrey Benton.Sawrey@ncleg.gov Contact us at pepnc@protonmail.com Visit us at https://www.pavementeducationproject.org CONTACT US/JOIN DONATE

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The Love America Project is aimed at sharing activities and lessons with children and teens that create a love for our country. Our Social Studies Units At the Pavement Education Project, we love America, and we want to pass that love on to the kids and teens in our state. Our LAP team creates lessons and activities that walk students through our nation's story—the hard parts, the honest history, and the hopeful future we still believe in. Our ready-to-teach units for grades 5–6+ combine historical background with engaging, hands-on learning. Our units includes teacher background information, NC goals and objectives, student activities, vocabulary, timelines, maps, and a whole-class Readers Theater script that puts students into the story and gives every student a role to play. Assessment options are also included. Our goal is simple: help students learn our history, understand the ideas that shaped our nation, and develop an appreciation for the people and principles that have made America what it is today. Our lessons work well in: Public and private school classrooms Homeschool groups Microschools Civic and community groups Currently Available- Scroll down to learn more about the unit. Request a unit at the bottom of the page. Liberty’s Heroes: Washington & Lincoln A Presidents’ Day Unit — Students explore the lives, leadership, and challenges of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln through the Readers Theater “Foundations and Freedoms.” America’s Rulebook: The Constitution and Its Roots A Constitution Unit for Grades 5–6 — Students explore the origins of the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, and the principles that shaped our system of government through Readers Theater, vocabulary activities, and “Detective Missions.” Remembering Our Homegrown Heroes A Memorial Day Unit for Grades 5–6+ — Students learn about North Carolina-connected heroes who gave their lives in service to our country through a multi-act Readers Theater and activities connecting North Carolina history, American history, and the meaning of Memorial Day. More Units Are Coming! Bring the Constitutional Convention to life! Designed for 5th through 6th grade, and higher. America’s Rulebook gives teachers a ready-to-use unit that helps students understand why our Constitution was created—not just what it says. Students begin by exploring the Articles of Confederation and the problems that led to the Constitutional Convention. They then learn the key concepts and vocabulary needed to understand the debates of 1787 before stepping into the roles of delegates in an engaging whole-class Readers Theater. Follow-up Detective Missions challenge students to investigate what they have learned and apply their new knowledge. The unit includes teacher background information, student activities, vocabulary, the complete Readers Theater script, and follow-up activities , providing the resources teachers need to guide students through this important period in American history. America's Rulebook: The Constitution and Its Roots Remembering Our Homegrown Heroes: A Memorial Day Unit Make Memorial Day meaningful for your students with Remembering Our Homegrown Heroes, a ready-to-teach social studies unit for grades 5–6+ that connects Memorial Day to the lives and sacrifices of American heroes with ties to North Carolina. The centerpiece is a multi-act, whole-class Readers Theater featuring men and women who were born in North Carolina or served at military installations and commands in the state. Their stories help students connect American history and military service to the place they call home. Students learn about the lives, service, and sacrifices of these heroes while exploring why our nation observes Memorial Day and the importance of honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. The unit includes: Background information and a Memorial Day timeline North Carolina Goals and Objectives alignment Engaging vocabulary activities Maps, puzzles, and crafts Complete Readers Theater script Optional assessment Classroom-ready and age-appropriate, the unit gives teachers a meaningful way to bring together North Carolina history, American history, military service, and Memorial Day. A great fit for: Memorial Day lessons, North Carolina history, American history, social studies, or a special classroom observance leading up to Memorial Day. Contact Liberty’s Heroes: Washington & Lincoln — A Presidents’ Day Unit Bring Presidents’ Day to life with Liberty’s Heroes: Washington & Lincoln, a ready-to-teach social studies unit for grades 5–7+ that introduces students to two presidents who shaped pivotal moments in American history. The centerpiece is “Foundations and Freedoms,” an engaging whole-class Readers Theater set between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. With a large cast—including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Lady Liberty, and other historical figures—students step into the story to explore the challenges, decisions, and contributions of these two presidents. The unit includes: Complete Readers Theater script Engaging activities Maps, puzzles, and crafts Assessment option Through the stories of Washington and Lincoln, students explore leadership, liberty, freedom, and the foundations of our nation. A great fit for: Presidents’ Day, American history, civics, leadership, or a special classroom celebration. REQUEST A UNIT Request a Love America Project Unit. Bring American history to life in your classroom! Complete the form below to request one of our Love America Project social studies units for grades 5–6+. Please provide your name, school or organization, grade level, and the unit you are interested in receiving.Once your request is submitted, the unit will be emailed to you. 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Opt Out Forms Following the Supreme Court decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, parents can opt their child out of school lessons, activities, or materials related to LGBTQ+ and gender ideology if these conflict with their or their child’s faith. Download and edit our opt-out letter. Send a hard copy and an email to ensure delivery. Religious OPT OUT of LGBTQ+ Content Editable Document LGBTQ Opt Out Books Cited in the Supreme Court Case Advocates for Faith & Freedom, a California based law firm that focuses on parental rights and religious freedom for years, has created a customizable Opt-Out form for parents to use nationwide. Their document states Christian beliefs . Gender LGBTQ List (2) ELEMENTARY.docx Updated 11/2025 List of LGBTQ+ Books found in some school districts in NC. Check your webpage and search on the Follett site. HB 805/ SL 2025-84 ensures parents can opt their children out of classroom materials or activities conflicting with religious beliefs, with schools required to provide advance notice and alternatives assignments and/or materials. You may use our editable form to create a document for you to submit to your child's Principal and teacher. We encourage you to email the letter and ask for confirmation of receipt. Religious OPT OUT of Lessons and Materials Editable Document Opt Out Due to Religious Beliefs Sample of a passage that could be used to Opt Out of The Absolutely True Story of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie As a parent/guardian, I am requesting that my child __________be excused from reading or engaging with the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie in the English Language Arts curriculum. This request is made in accordance with my sincerely held Christian beliefs, which guide our family’s values and decisions regarding educational materials. I have concerns about the content of this book, which includes profanity, sexual references, and depictions that may be culturally insensitive, particularly regarding Native American experiences. As Christians, we are called to uphold purity in thought and speech, as instructed in Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” The use of profane language and explicit content in the book conflicts with this biblical standard, which encourages us to focus on what is pure and edifying. Furthermore, as followers of Christ, we are called to treat all people with respect and love, as emphasized in Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” The book’s portrayal of Native American experiences, while intended to provide perspective, may risk perpetuating stereotypes or insensitivity, which could hinder the biblical call to unity and respect for all cultures. HB 805/SL 2025-84 enables parents to manage school library checkouts and access a public catalog of library books. Use our book lists and reviews to determine age-appropriate content for your child. Supplementary Instructional (Library and Classroom) Opt Out Form Editable Book Lists Why is WCPSS Allowing Teachers to Expose Young Children to Confusing Content? Are Activist Teachers Violating the Law? A records request showed a WCPSS teacher used What Are Your Words? by Katherine Locke with 2nd-graders in their Readers Theater lesson and afterschool presentation. Requests about the book’s use in other Wake schools remain unanswered. Why is Wake County delaying? Protect your child from confusing content—complete an Opt-Out form today. "…As a nonbinary/trans teacher, the below standards aligned perfectly with the use of this book. This text allowed students to explore how they can artistically express the cultures around them, including the LGBTQ+ community…" Click to view. Read the full lesson plan here. Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling Executive Order 14190 OPT OUT FORM Editable NC Parents' Bill of Rights

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion Some citizens doubt the existence of DEI n NC schools. Currently, it is present in several formats. Professional development for staff has focused on DEI in a mostly unsuccessful effort to close achievement gaps. The NC Report Cards 2023-2024 show a state with many districts in decline. Using other state data sources, student achievement has been in steady decline. What does it look like in the classroom? Ask any teacher about student behavior. Too many students are disruptive, disrespectful, and aggressive to peers and teachers. NC data supports that claim. Most teachers we talk with are frustrated with the lack of support from administration and sometimes parents. As indicated in the WCPSS Pathway to Excellence + Equity documents, system administrators claim there is "overrepresentation of students by race, ethnicity, or gender in discipline and suspension referrals". With this belief, administrators may feel they were not able to support teachers like they should or risk loosing funding or even their jobs. The increase in the number of reported teacher assaults is unacceptable. We have no idea how many go unreported. With so many disruptions in the classroom, academic studies suffer. If you are a parent, you may have noticed a classroom increase in calm down corners, busy bags with fidget toys, increase in social emotional learning lessons, and zones of regulation to teach self emotional management.This sounds great, but are we seeing positive results? Bullying curriculums, such as CASEL have online components with political agendas and elements of critical race theory. Referencing systemic problems. power and privledge opens the door to teach victimhood. DEI fosters animosity between subgroups. It also burdens some races and genders with oppression. As stated in the WCPSS powerpoint, schools should work towards "the elimination of underrepresented groups of students in advanced coursework". All students should be given classwork that is challenging, yet not too difficult. If students do not have the fundamentals of english, math, science, and social studies, they may not be ready for more advanced work no matter what we might want, regardless of their demographic. Students needing special education services must be placed in the least restrictive environment. The number of students eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has increased over time and so has the need for special education teachers. Our findings indicate that school districts are struggling to find teachers with special education training for self contained, pull out or push in classes. Furthermore, school d istricts are hiring behavior and special education coaches that work with regular education teachers to create plans of action. While this may seem a good solution for keeping students in the least restrictive environment, children with special needs are not meeting their individualized goals, nor are the children in regular education. This strategy also requires an enormous amount of record keeping and documentation. In some cases, teachers are expected to document a child's behavior or progress every 5 minutes. Meanwhile academic scores for regular education and students with disabilities are both unacceptable. Several of North Carolina's largest districts rewrote their Title IX policies under the Biden administration interpretation. Through executive order, Pres. Trump has removed those interpretations and established policies that recognize two genders, male and female. Board policies throughout the state should reflect the change. He has also prohibited hormone treatment and surgery on minors who want to transition. Another executive order addressed women in sports, ensuring safe spaces and fair competitions for girls and women. All educators and citizens want children and adults to be treated with respect and dignity. We want children to receive a high quality education. The elimination of DEI will benefit all students by setting high expectations for academics and behavior for ALL students, free of distractions of racial and sexual ideologies. Wake County School and other boards across the state are willing to risk loss of federal funds in order to maintain DEI programs and policies. US Dept of Education DEI reporting portal Executive Order Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling US Dept of Education Directs Schools to End Racial Preferences Executive Order Protecting Safety, Fairness, and Dignity in Women’s Sports Executive Order Protects Civil Rights and Merit-Based Opportunity by Ending Illegal DEI SHARE YOUR STORY NC Acts of Crime and Violence by Grade Level 2023-2024 https://nsjonline.com/article/2025/01/wake-county-schools-paid-440k-plus-to-legislators-equity-training-group/ https://www.johnlocke.org/wake-county-public-school-system-doubles-down-on-equity/ https://www.wcpss.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=21915&ModuleInstanceID=7209&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=309708&PageID=57774 https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article300911304.html

Celebrations! The following schools have removed or rehoused age inappropriate content from their school libraries! We are so pleased for the students and so proud of you! Under Construction Burke County Schools East Burke High And They Lived by Steven Salvatore Crank by Ellen Hopkins The Duff by Kody Keplinger Empire of Storms by Sarah Maas The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi Durrow Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk Identical by Ellen Hopkins Life is Funny by ER Frank The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Red Hood by Elana Arnold Rumble by Ellen Hopkins Sold by Patricia McCormick Traffick by Ellen Hopkins Tricks by Ellen Hopkins Freedom High And They Lived by Steven Salvatore Boy Toy by Barry Lyga The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood multiple copies Heroine by Mindy McGinnis Rumble by Ellen Hopkins Sold by Patricia McCormick Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen Wicked:the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Mcguire The You I Have Never Known by Ellen Hopkins Robert Patton High The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Sold by Patricia McCormick Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Mcguire Draughn High Call Me by Your Name by Andre Aciman The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Life is Funny by ER Frank Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Sold by Patricia McCormick The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen WIcked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Mcguire East Burke Middle Chosen by PC Cast Fade by Lisa McCann Go Ask Alice by Anonymous The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi Hallyburton Academy Chosen by PC Cast Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Sold by Patricia McCormick Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Liberty Middle Chosen by PC Cast Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Mcguire Table Rock Middle Crank by Ellen Hopkins Glass by Ellen Hopkins Speak by Laurie Anderson Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Walter Johnson Middle Speak: the graphic novel by Laurie Anderson Brunswick County Schools

A look at the history and implications of social and emotional learning on children. SEL Social Emotional Learning Wake County Public School System is using the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System. They intend to screen ALL students by 2027! Read more at the bottom under the videos- What is Social and Emotional Learning? CASEL is the Company that sets standards for Social Emotional Learning. Students are called human capital, and an equity lens is applied to transform an entire school by dividing students into groups by race, gender, income, etc. The expressed goal is to achieve “equal” outcomes (equity) for designated groups, especially “marginalized” ones such as minorities or those with LGBT identities. Equal opportunity is now passe’ for the current educational culture. Founders, Funding and Educators of SEL include, but are not limited to the following: John Fetzer of the Fetzer Institute, a New Age enthusiast and devotee of Alice Bailey who was the controversial occultist that founded the Lucifer Publishing Company (aka Lucis Trust); Linda Darling-Hammond, board member emeritus of CASEL and associate of communist terrorist turned educator William Ayers; Kamilah Drummond-Forrester, an educational consultant who wrote “Teaching (white children) to be aware of their racial identity would allow them to better understand the privileges that accompany that identity,” adding that this would help them dismantle the “concept of ‘ whiteness’”. Millions of dollars from the Gates and Dell Foundations, et al. are spent to replace the values and beliefs that are compatible with individual liberty. The goal appears to a transformed global student that is easily manipulated by a one world government. Framework of CASEL is Backwards. SEL is at the core with the government and schools supplanting the responsibility of parents to raise their children fundamentally in the way they see fit. Family beliefs and values will be replaced by the values of the government in teaching these five competencies: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills and social awareness. See diagram below. Is SEL a school course? No. It’s a transformative methodology rooted in a worldview with goals of molding students' beliefs and behaviors, manipulating impressionable minds, and creating activists for progressive social causes. Although the intent appears to be therapeutic, the results appear to be counterproductive. In application, SEL is woven into many classes and school activities and its use will: Promote data collection on students with assessments that are recorded in a student’s permanent data records. Many responses are private information best suited between a counselor and patient. Impersonate mental health services. Designed to shape a child’s developing brain to accept world views regarding sexuality, racial attitudes, and other social issues. Operates under the guise of providing a mental health benefit and used on the ENTIRE student population of a school, not just kids with behavioral issues. Promote psychological evaluations by unqualified school staff. Selective interventions may be prescribed by staff with limited training. These records may adversely impact a student’s record and impact future college admissions and/or job applications. Disclose student data that could be used against parents regarding personal choices they make for their children. This is an issue of Private Policy Concerns. Example: Based on his/her responses to assessments on issues such as gender, sexual orientation, etc. a student may be removed from a home. Seek to replace the family in teaching values and social norms. This is a form of cultural Marxism where sacred family beliefs may be classified as unkind or unacceptable instead of a matter of morality. This may be seen as spiritually, mentally, and emotionally abusive as a student may be forced to choose between two leaders in authority (parent vs. teacher) resulting in even more anxiety for the child. Impact education on sexuality by undermining traditional values and beliefs taught by abstinence-based/risk avoidance programs. SEL brings obscene sexual behavior into the classroom by teaching elements of the Comprehensive Sex Ed (CSE) curriculum which embraces high risk behaviors that align with the LGBT movement. It may include normalizing anal and oral sex practices; implying sexual promiscuity, such as hooking-up; teaching sexual pleasure; eroticizing the use of condoms; etc. Require students to accept false concepts such as sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). The endless gender identities are not based in science and present false concepts as based in factual truth. Other false concepts presented by SEL are a student may be told she may be trapped in the wrong body, she can pause her puberty without adverse consequences, her parents don’t need to know, etc. Violate North Carolina’s sex education law as stated in #6. Controversial teachings on sex, sexuality, and gender in the name of sexual education are not compliant with current state laws. Promote activism, allegiance, and division. This is a form of social engineering where Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Marxist lessons are taught regarding oppression, oppressors, race, gender, and religion in ways that promote concepts that may violate the US Bill of Rights. Community organizing events and after school programs are often promoted. Advance revisionist programs. Remember Common Core Math? Math concepts were transformed to fully embrace SEL by progressive agendas. How well did that go for students and parents? Unfortunately, history and science classes aren’t exempt from revisions either. SEL is part of the Common Core State Standards used in every school district in North Carolina. There is a tremendous incentive to integrate SEL in the curriculum of every school as it is tied to federal funding, Sales Pitch for SEL Behavioral problems in school are nothing new. Unfortunately, children are experincing an increasing level of anxiety with the onset of social media and the extensive use of electronic devices. Teachers and parents want children to be more attentive, less disruptive, and more civil to classmates and others. SEL appears to be sold to educators as the means to resolve problematic behaviors. Self-examination is one of the tools used in SEL tools that prompts students to perform frequent intropections. However it appears that the power of suggestibility from SEL-infused lessons may actually increase anxiety in a child. For example, how would the following questions impact your thinking? “How often do you keep your anger in check?” “How often did you remain calm, even when someone was bothering you or saying bad things?” This is just a sampling of the numerous questions from a Panorama SEL survey in an elementary school. Malpractice? How is SEL used to improve behavior and help students cope with stress? Interventions and group work can be assigned based on SEL survey answers. The role of schools is shifting from academics to SEL with a nanny-state like focus on mental health. Is this a form of malpractice? It appears there is a movement to replace guidance counselors with mental health counselors in school- based health clinics. The American School Counselors Association (ASCA) which promotes DEI and other Marxist concepts appears to support this move. Managing mental health issues would best be done by referring a student to a professional clinical psychologist/therapist in a clinic off the school campus and after instruction hours. In October 2023, a wellness center for Clyde A. Erwin Middle school was opened for care. The Warrior Wellness Center is one of 34 school-based health centers operated by Blue Ridge Health in seven Western North Carolina counties. This development raises a number of questions. Are there duplications of services provided by local health departments? Although parental/guardian consent is required, is it a blanket consent? Will parents be informed when a child recieves treatment? When is it appropriate for a child to receive medical care without the presence of a parent/guardian? Who benefits financially from opening a doctor’s office on a school campus? What happened to the school nurse who used to provide medical care for students? Second-Step Program in North Carolina. This SEL program is used by many individual school districts in North Carolina. More on that program will follow. Statistics that shock. The problem with education in America is illustrated in a report by the Department of Education. Between 2000-2019 the percent growth of population in public schools for district administrators grew by 87.0 % during those years, far outstripping the growth in the number of students (7.6%) and teachers (8.7%). There has been a radical fundamental change in education with the administrative system/bureaucracy and other institutions/stakeholders draining resources that would benefit students. Collecting and managing data from SEL programs is just one of the many uses of funds that have no educational purpose. Who benefits? What can parents do? Reinforce your belief system at home with your child. Caution your child about group think and emphasize the importance of personal responsibility and decision making. Demand parental rights and privacy for your child’s and family’s information. Write to your legislators. Speak out at school board meetings and to other parents. If possible, consider homeschooling or enroll in private school. But beware, SEL is being found in private schools too. Resources: Karen Metzger; Parents on the Level; 2024 Alex Newman, Trading Academics for Far-Left ‘Social Emotional Learning’; 2021. Larry Arnn, Imprimis, Education as a Battleground; November 2022. UtahParentsUnited.org/SEL https://cdn.secondstep.org/static/pdf/funding-grants/federal-funding-for-purchasing-second-step-programs.pdf https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewDocSiteFile/39601 Share your stories or photos of examples of SEL in your child's school. CONTACT US Wake County Public School System is using the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System (BIMAS) They intend to screen ALL students by 2027 The BIMAS is a tool used in schools to universally screen students (pre-K to 18) for social, emotional, and behavioral issues within MTSS frameworks. It claims to identify the 13–21% at risk for mental health challenges and guide interventions. However, critics argue it lacks robust evidence-based validation, as its psychometric properties and effectiveness for universal screening are not sufficiently supported by rigorous, independent studies. BIMAS is used to help identify students in need of support, monitoring their progress, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, according to sources like Edumetrisis and pelhamsd.org Administering it to all students raises concerns: over-diagnosing normal emotional ups and downs, invading family privacy through passive consent, risking data breaches (e.g., PowerSchool 2023), and uncertainty about how data informs and impacts behavior modification. Parents should question its use, consider opting out (per school policy) if their child shows no concerns. Should a child show concerning behaviors, parents should seek professional assistance. Support from pediatricians, clergy, or counselors can be also beneficial to both parent and child. Protect your child. BIMAS-2-Teacher-Standard-Form View Teacher Questionnaire RESOURCES: https://edumetrisis.com/social-emotional/the-bimas-2-and-the-casel-sel-framework/ https://edumetrisis.com/behavior/bimas-2/intervention-guides/ Contact Us/ Join our Team

The Content Rating Scale The RATED BOOKS reports reflect familiar rating systems used for movies, television, video games, and music, which help families identify levels of explicit content, language, profanity, violence, and other mature themes. These mainstream systems were modeled after the widely recognized MPA film rating system introduced in 1968. Click on image to download. The National Book Rating Index (NBRI) is a multi-source review platform that combines evaluations from independent reviewers to create a single national rating for each book. These ratings help highlight content concerns such as language, violence, sexual themes, and ideological content, giving parents and educators a clearer understanding of how a book’s material may impact its overall rating. The NBRI is well suited for parent use, school and district use. Check out the GREENLIGHT TAB as well.

The Pavement Education Project is a nonpartisan initiative to educate North Carolinians by informing, engaging, and mobilizing communities for positive change in education. NC school district listings of inappropriate or obscene books found in the library and through apps are on the website. Your Child. Your Faith. Your Rights. NEW LAW. NEW OPPORTUNITY. NEW EFFORTS... To Get Obscene and Age-Inappropriate Content Out of Our Schools North Carolina Session Law 2026-41 (the 2026 Appropriations Act , gives North Carolina parents and district residents new opportunities to challenge obscene, age-inappropriate materials in school libraries and classrooms. Learn more and sign up! CHALLENGE YOUR DISTRICT ONE BOOK ONE MONTH LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP! Protecting Children. Empowering Parents. Bringing Transparency to Education. The Pavement Education Project equips families with tools, data, and resources to understand what’s on school library shelves, what is being taught in North Carolina schools—and how to take action when it matters. Search your child’s school library View flagged instructional materials Take action with parent tools and opt-out resources Check Your Child's School EXPOSE What materials are in NC schools INFORM Clear summaries of content & policies EQUIP Tools for parents to take action MOBILIZE Help communities organize and respond WHAT WE DO: Why is WCPSS Allowing Teachers to Use Books With Young Students That Confuse and Violate Executive Orders and the Parents Bill of Rights? "…As a nonbinary/trans teacher, the below standards aligned perfectly with the use of this book. This text allowed students to explore how they can artistically express the cultures around them, including the LGBTQ+ community…" Read more... Watch how explicit books adversely impacted Megan. Live in Wake County? Sign The Kite Runner Petition Edit

Resources for parents making decisions for their children. Resources for Parents Live in Wake County? Sign The Kite Runner Petition. Edit NEW! House Bill 959 Various Education Changes House Bill 959, adopted and signed by Gov. Stein, restricts student cellphone use during class time, with exceptions for educational purposes, emergencies, or specific needs (e.g., IEPs or health monitoring). Schools must teach internet safety and social media literacy, covering addiction, cyberbullying, and online security. By January 1, 2026, districts must set policies on device use and penalties, such as confiscation. The law limits use during instruction but does not ban phones entirely, allowing local flexibility for non-instructional times. Check with your child's school district to see new board policies regarding cell phones that will be implemented during 2025-2026. RESOURCES What Can I Do? Take Action OPT OUT of LGBTQ+ Instruction Evaluating Books for Schools OPT Out or OPT in of Reproductive Health Lessons OPT Out of Apps and eBooks Recommended Reading... Books We Love Local Groups in North Carolina NC Opt Out Forms Gender Ideology Book List Online School Board Policy Manuals by District Plugged In by Focus on the Family exists to help families make appropriate entertainment choices in movies, TV, music, games, books, and youtube channels. Check the Books in My Child's School Reading, Books, and More Research the Schools in Your District Using Follett Executive Orders What is Social and Emotional Learning? CONTACT /JOIN OUR TEAM RESEARCH AND STUDIES ON THE EFFECTS OF PORNOGRAPHY AND VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND TEENS Visit the RESEARCH and STUDIES Page to learn more. Examples of LGBTQ+ Books, Materials , and Lesson Plans In Mahmoud v. Taylor (June 27, 2025), the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Montgomery County, Maryland, parents can opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed storybooks, citing First Amendment religious freedom. The decision, led by Justice Alito, protects parents’ rights to guide their children’s religious upbringing, sparking debate over inclusive education. Welcoming Schools Curriculum: The Welcoming Schools Curriculum h as been used in schools across NC. however some districts have since moved away from its use. Chapel Hll- Carrboro City Schools still has it posted on their website. Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools Objective: Students will explore diverse family structures, including those with LGBTQ+ parents, to foster understanding and respect. Grade Level: K-5 (for K-4, align with North Carolina Standard Course of Study, e.g., Grade 4 Standard 4.H.1.1, discussing contributions of marginalized groups). Welcoming Schools Curriruclum During the 2024-2025 year, in Wake County Public Schools, at least one second grade class participated in an activity with What Are Your Words? by Katherine Locke. We include the lesson plan shared with us for you to review. We are anxious to learn if this lesson was used in other schools throughout the district. What Are Your Words?

Books read and recommended for all ages. Classic and contemporary books. Books We Love Books We Read and Loved These are some of our favorite books. These clean reads help us to understand the trials and tribulations of our fellow man (or woman). Some are self help books. Some books are merely for entertainment. If you have a favorite you think should be on our list, let us know. OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL READS Click on a photo to link to Amazon. Your purchase will support our work. Animal Farm by George Orwell The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Bloomability by Sharon Creech The Crucible by Arthur Miller Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Frankenstein: the 1818 Text by Mary Shelley Great Expectations and A Tale Of Two Cities: by Charles Dickens The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom The Hobbit by J.R.R.Tolkien Lord of the Flies by William Golding Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1984 by George Orwell The Pearl by John Steinbeck The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway The Patriot's History Reader : Essential Documents for Every American by Larry Schweikart, Michael Allen, and Dave Dougherty The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Warrior's Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High by Melba Pattillo Beals Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte You Have a Brain A Teen's Guide to T.H.I.N.K. B.I.G. by Dr Ben Carson See More MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSICS AND GREAT READS Click on the image to link to Amazon for a purchase. All purchases support our effort. The American Experience Storybook by Stephanie Meter NOT AVAILABLE ON AMAZON The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare (Author) Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink The Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis (SERIES) Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada Little Britches by Ralph Moody Number the Stars by Lois Lowry The Phantom Tollbook by Norton Juster The Prince and The Pauper by Mark Twain Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome (SERIES) Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Curtis See More Excellent Reads for 3rd-5th Grade Students 100 Cupboards by N. D. Wilson Smoky Mountain Survival (The Campground Kids: National Park Adventures) Book 2 by C R Fulton Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing the Trees by Jim Arnosky The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander Goodnight, Mr Tom by Michelle Magorian Green Ember by S D Smith, Illustrated by Zach Franzen The Iron Giant by Ted Hughes (author) & Andrew Davidson (illustrator) Joey: How a Blind Rescue Horse Helped Others Learn to See by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Little Kid Who Can by Terrence Williams Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The Mismantle Chronicles, Urchin and Heartstone by M.I.McAllister (SERIES) Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (Author), Wesley Dennis (Illustrator) My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boy’s Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion by Tanitoluwa Adewumi Old Mother West Wind (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) by Thornton Burgess My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake and John Klassen Stuart Little by E B White Sugar Creek Gang by Paul Hutchens (SERIES) Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls Wingfeather Saga Boxed Set by Andrew Peterson A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle See More Click on the image to link to Amazon for a purchase. All purchases support our effort. Primary Reads Click on the photo to link directly for an Amazon purchase to support our efforts. The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo and Mike Deas Cork and Fuzz Best Friends Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear By L Mattick Elephant and Piggie Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel Mr Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea by Cynthia Rylant Red, White, and Blue: Our Flag Matters to Me and You by Dr Ben Carson OWL DIARIES #16 by Rebecca Elliot. 100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli by David LaRochelle Cicada Symphony by Sue Fliess Dozens of Doughnuts by by Carrie Finison (Author), Brianne Farley (Illustrator) Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza by Julie Borowski If I Was a Horse by Sophie Blackall In Search of the Giant Arctic Jellyfish by Chloe Savage Jesus and My Gender by Dale Partridge The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater May I Pet Your Dog?: The How-to Guide for Kids Meeting Dogs by Stephanie Calmenson (Author), Jan Ormerod (Illustrator) My Grandpa, My Tree, And Me by Roxanne Troup and Kendra Binney Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones by Claire Freedman Manu the Kiwi of Kindness by Rosie Chenault and Beth Siddom Delightful Picture Books Click on photos to link to Amazon. All purchases support our work.