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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Book Contested at Brentwood Library, Again

Uncle Bobby's Wedding was again under fire, this time from Maplewood residents.

A Brentwood library book that was contested last month for its portrayal of a same-sex marriage, was again under fire at the library board meeting on Monday. The book, Uncle Bobby's Wedding, was challenged by a Brentwood resident who's daughter brought it home without his knowledge. That led to the resident, James Vandervoort, requesting that the book be pulled from the shelves. His request was denied. Three visitors at the library board meeting on Monday again asked for the book to be pulled, and two came to support the book and the board's original decision to keep it in the library. George Wu, a Maplewood resident, said he came as the "parent of a young daughter." He said he recently found out about Uncle Bobby's Wedding at the library…

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10:06 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012

It is hard to believe people are still griping about that book. Bill, thanks for the broad blanket insult. Jackass.   more ›

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