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All that was going through his mind was spreading joy to the children and parents who came to hear him read and sing along to Itsy Bitsy Spider and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
The uproar over these library events coincides with emerging debates in some U.S. states over whether there should be age restrictions on attendance at drag shows or whether drag performances should be allowed in public spaces. Protesters clash with counter-protesters outside of the Coquitlam City Centre library while a Drag Queen Story Time took place on Jan. 14, 2023.Even though the story time event on the weekend at the Coquitlam Public Library drew dozens of protesters and hundreds of counter-protesters, according to media reports, it went ahead as planned.
“This is not sexualizing children. They’re looking at me like I’m a sparkly Disney character. They see me as a cartoon character.” “Let’s make sure this remains a fun and family friendly day by standing up to those anti-2SLGBTQ+ bullies and showing everyone that your love is stronger than their hate,” the Anti-Hate Network’s Facebook page said.Article content
“It is a voluntary event for people who may identify as LGBTQ2IA+, people in same-sex caregiver families, their allies and interested members of the public,” she said in an email.
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