After community backlash and even threats of protests, a library in Derry, New Hampshire, canceled a children's story time that was supposed to be hosted by a.
After community backlash and even threats of protests, a library in Derry, New Hampshire, canceled a children's story time that was supposed to be hosted by a local drag queen. But now the town is stepping up in a huge way, finding a bigger and better venue for the event.
Jun. 10—DERRY — A "Drag Story Time" event planned at Taylor Library has been canceled amid a massive controversy that played out on social media in recent days. The event was to feature Michael McMahon performing as "Clara," his drag name. McMahon's presentations offer "an hour dedicated to teaching children the meaning of what it's like to be prideful," including stories about acceptance, .
Library director removes planned ‘drag story time’ event
Associated Press
Published: 6/9/2021 5:21:57 PM A “Drag Story Time” event for children at a New Hampshire public library has been moved to a private venue after some people complained about it.
The June 18 event at the Taylor Library in Derry was billed as “Drag Story Time with Clara,” featuring a performer dressed in drag reading stories about penguins and teaching a song and dance about rainbows.
Drag queen story hours have been held at libraries or book stores in larger cities for several years, in which men in full drag read children’s books to kids and parents in events aimed at providing “glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models,” according to the national program’s website.