Katy ISD police ‘investigated’ a library book after complaint alleged it was ‘harmful to minors’
FOIFT2022-08-23T17:49:14-05:00By Hannah Dellinger Houston Chronicle Originally published Aug. 23, 2022 A Katy ISD police officer temporarily removed a copy of a book from a high school library last month as part of an investigation after a woman filed a criminal complaint alleging the district was providing “harmful” material to minors. The book, “Flamer,” by Mike Curato, had been formally reviewed by a committee and deemed appropriate for high school students in the district in March, records show. However, a vocal group of parents and community members continued to speak out against the book at many board meetings, saying the descriptions of [...]