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Lumberjanes writer Lilah Sturges was slated to speak at Leander Public Library in Texas. 1 / 8
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However, her appearance at the venue's graphic novel book club was abruptly canceled. 2 / 8
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The cancelation occured after after an LGBTQ-led event caught the attention of anti-LGBTQ protestors and national media. 3 / 8
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Sturges has now gained the support of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund... 4 / 8
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...who are joining forces with the National Coalition Against Censorship to get Sturges' appearance reinstated. 5 / 8
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'We call on the council to reaffirm their commitment to free expression and inclusion... 6 / 8
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...by adopting library policies which will prohibit discriminatory actions from happening again in the future.' 7 / 8
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Kids’ Right to Read Project has also voiced its support for Sturges. 8 / 8
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