TEXAS TEACHER FIRED FOR READING ABOUT ANNE FRANKS PERIOD
In a bizarre turn of events, a Texas middle school teacher has been fired for reading a passage from an illustrated version of Anne Frank's diary that included discussions of male and female genitalia. Yes, you heard that right. Apparently, the school district deemed this "unapproved" literature, and decided to give the teacher the boot.
Now, I don't know about you, but when I think of Anne Frank's diary, I don't exactly think of it as a steamy romance novel. But apparently, there are some pretty racy parts in there that we've all been missing out on. Who knew?
The passage in question comes from Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation, which is a full and unabridged version of her diary, including sections that were initially removed and later re-added about her sexuality and puberty. And let me tell you, it's a real page-turner.
According to reports, the passage in question includes discussions of Anne's period, as well as a memory of her asking a female friend to show her breasts. Now, I don't know about you, but when I was in middle school, the most scandalous thing we talked about was who had a crush on who. These kids today are wild.
But in all seriousness, it's pretty ridiculous that this teacher was fired for reading from a book that is meant to educate and inform. It's not like she was showing them Fifty Shades of Grey or anything. And let's be real, if kids these days are getting their kicks from reading about Anne Frank's period, we've got bigger problems on our hands.
This isn't the first time that Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation has been at the center of controversy. In April, it was banned from a high school in Florida for similar reasons. And according to a report by PEN America, books containing LGBTQ+ themes, topics of race and racism, or sexual content are the most frequently banned in the United States.
It's a shame that we live in a world where books are still being banned and censored. As the late great Robin Williams once said, "Censorship is like telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it." Let's trust our teachers to do their jobs and educate our children without fear of retribution.
In conclusion, let's all take a moment to appreciate the fact that we live in a world where Anne Frank's diary is considered too scandalous for middle schoolers. It's a funny old world we live in, folks.
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