A Virginia superintendent has decided a children's book about two male penguins that hatch and parent a chick — used to promote same-sex relationships — will return to elementary school libraries in Loudoun County. Superintendent Edgar B. Hatrick's decision comes after nearly 700 CitizenLink readers e-mailed him to say, "Thank you" for pulling the book.
Hatrick will allow And Tango Makes Three to return to all 16 elementary schools after reviewing the district's "procedures." He discovered the parent objecting to the book is not a parent at the school that received the complaint, although she has children in other Loudoun County schools.
Candi Cushman, education analyst for Focus on the Family Action, said this illustrates the need for parents to be vigilant.
"Once pro-gay books or curricula get into the school system, it is very difficult to get them out," she said. "That's why it's especially important for parents to be alert on the front end and be aware of gay-activist groups that are working to influence your schools."
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