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Tennesseans sought to remove hundreds of books from library shelves in 2023, many of them containing LGTBQ+ characters or themes. But some activists and librarians are fighting to keep them in circulation.
(MURFREESBORO) At 11:00 o’clock Thursday morning (2/29/2024), a Leap Year day gathering erupted in tears, laughter and applause as Rita Shacklett entered the room. It was the final day for the retiring director. The message on the cake said it all, “48-years, a beautiful career in the books.”
When asked about her career choice, Shacklett said . . .
She received engraved remembrance gifts from the board, staff and supporters, along with a proclamation from Secretary .