abuse. what's it like now to see this fight play out on a national stage? >> to kind of wake up every day and see that more and more people within the country who have power are trying to deny kids who are like me access to my story is heartbreaking. >> reporter: katy schools denied nbc news's request for comment. katy parent was inspired to fight for book removals after parents fight over books during the virginia governor's race. >> what we're talking about is vulgarity that is inappropriate for any child. >> reporter: iris, a member of her school's speech and debate team, is no stranger to speaking out. lately, she doubts the adults are listening. >> it sends this message to myself and to my peers that our opinions aren't valued. >> reporter: librarians are now coming together and trying to keep these books on their shelves. some of them have launched a campaign called the hashtag