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Provo City Library has responded to conservative criticism regarding LGBTQ-themed children’s books in its collection, confirming that titles such as “Pride Is Love” are intentionally shelved where young patrons can easily locate them. Library Director Carla Z. Gordon stated in a Tuesday statement to Fox News Digital that the books are stored in bins alongside more than 2,500 other board books for infants and toddlers, not displayed on special exhibition shelves.
The Cougar Chronicle, a publication affiliated with Brigham Young University, posted Monday that the Provo City Library’s children’s section was “promoting radical gender theory, critical race theory, and other progressive propaganda.” The post featured photographs of several LGBTQ-themed titles including “Pride Puppy!,” “It’s a They!,” “My Two Dads and Me,” and “My Moms Love Me,” which are designed for babies through age three.
Gordon clarified that while these books are not currently featured in special displays, the library regularly rotates exhibition themes based on holidays, observances, visiting authors, and popular topics to promote its collection. She emphasized that the library’s selection policy aims to provide materials representing diverse perspectives on topics including gender, sexuality, and race.
According to Gordon, the library has established a formal process for parents and community members to lodge complaints about collection materials. When concerns are raised, library staff review the items and determine whether to retain, relocate, or remove them based on established procedures.
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah commented on the situation Monday via social media, stating, “Come on, Provo. You’re better than this,” in response to the Cougar Chronicle’s post about the library’s collection practices.
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