"Five, Six, Seven, Nate!" by Tim Federle Simon and SchusterĪ Leander parent suggested replacing children's books that mention gender identity or sexuality, including this one, with "classics," such as "White Fang," "The Indian in the Cupboard," "The Swiss Family Robinson" and Shakespeare. "Better Nate Than Ever," by Tim Federle Simon and SchusterĪ parent in Leander, an Austin suburb, asked for this book, which features a subplot about a teenager who’s starting to notice his attraction to other boys, to be removed because the parent didn't believe "books should discuss sensitive/controversial topics such as gender, sexuality." 5. "Lawn Boy," by Jonathan Evison Algonquin BooksĪ parent in Plano said this coming-of-age novel about a Mexican American character's journey to understanding his own sexuality and ethnic identity should be banned because it contains "profanity, pornography, gambling, homosexuality." The parent claimed the book encourages "admiring people with low morals and values, and hate of other people." 4. "When Wilma Rudolph Played Basketball," by Mark Weakland CapstoneĪ parent in Prosper, a Dallas suburb, said this illustrated children's book, which touches on the racism that Olympian Wilma Rudolph experienced growing up in Tennessee in the 1940s, should be removed from school libraries because "it opines prejudice based on race." 3. "Drama," by Raina Telgemeier ScholasticĪ parent asked administrators at the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston to pull this graphic novel, which features gay and bisexual characters, because she claimed it might lead young students "to question their sexual orientation when they don't even comprehend what that means." 2. Several titles were targeted in multiple districts.ĭrawing from those records, below is a list of 50 books that Texas parents tried to ban in 2021. Then those who are righteous will reply to him, ‘Lord when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink?’ Then the king will reply to them, ‘I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me.NBC News sent public records requests to nearly 100 school districts in the Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin regions - a small sampling of the state’s 1,250 public school systems - and found 86 formal requests to remove books from libraries last year, the vast majority coming during the final four months of the year. We look forward to the next chapter and invite you to join us in the journey. That call has lead to the creation of Fastpacs. While relying on God to sustain her during these times she felt called by Him to action and developed a deep empathy for local children who experience hunger on a regular basis.
She was overwhelmed by both her physical and emotional response. Throughout Lent, Marian fasted from Sunday evening until Tuesday morning. In an effort to be in a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Him, she chose to practice the spiritual discipline of fasting for the first time in her spiritual walk. Currently, we are district-wide, and feeding over 1000 students weekly meanwhile, the need continues to grow.ĭuring her Lenten journey of 2013, Fastpacs founder Marian Schulze, committed to a practice with the sole intention of drawing nearer to God. In its inception, Fastpacs served one school and 35 children. Hunger in Frisco is a real problem and children should not fall victim a student who is hungry cannot learn. Thanks to you all, she is not hungry anymore! It couldn't be any better!! Thank you!" She shares, and she seems more involved in her school activities. The Fastpacs we receive have had a very special impact in my daughter's behavior. We are very happy that we have a little extra help. "First, thank you all who are involved in this program. Frisco Fastpacs is a private 501(c)3 non-profit, that operates completely on donations of food and funds from the private sector. Each bag contains seven meals for children to have over the weekend. Every week throughout the school year we deliver individual, pre-packed meal bags of non-perishable food to all 72 Frisco ISD schools. Our mission is simple: to ensure that no child in Frisco has to endure hunger when school is not in session.
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