A school district near Nashville, Tennessee, has removed the children's book "It Feels Good to Be Yourself" from its elementary school libraries following concerns raised about its content. The book, which introduces the concept of gender identity, including terms like "cisgender" and "nonbinary," was challenged by pastor and activist John K. Amanchukwu during a December school board meeting. Amanchukwu argued against the book's message, citing his religious beliefs. The school board later reviewed the book with a committee of staff and parents, ultimately deciding to remove it. One board member noted the book had been on the shelves since 2022 without being checked out. While some board members criticized Amanchukwu's approach, he defended his actions as necessary to protect children. This incident follows a similar case in Minnesota, where another school district removed a different transgender-themed book due to parental concerns over illustrations.
Image: Representation of the transgender flag.
Image: John Amanchukwu speaking at a previous school board meeting.
Image: A child reading in a library setting.
