Woman won't return 'pornographic' children's book to public library


	Woman won't return 'pornographic' children's book to public library

BobbyDelray

9-18-2007 2:13 PM

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joan karkos, it's perfectly normal: changing bodies, growing up, sex & sexual health, library, mother, book, pornography, sexual content

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9-18-2007 3:23 PM

BartendingBear

This woman needs serious help.

9-18-2007 3:28 PM

skwirlinator

The libraries need to purposely repurchase the books and post the purchase in the paper.

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