Private Christian School Pushes Book About Trans Child to Fourth-Graders

Virginia school suggests 9-year-olds to read a novel that contains graphic descriptions of children’s genitalia

Virginia’s private Christian school has made it a requirement for fourth graders that they read a controversial book about an unidentified boy who claims to be a girl. The book includes explicit descriptions and pictures of children’s sexual organs.

St. Stephen’s School and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Va., which charges more than $39,000 per student, sent this week a book list to fourth-graders. It includes the novel MelissaAccording to emails reviewed and rated by the Washington Free Beacon. Written by “genderqueer” Alex Gino is the author of this book about a fourth-grade boy named George, who believes that he is a woman. The book contains graphic lines like “Genitalia” and discusses the characters. “what she has between her legs was nobody’s business but hers and her boyfriend.”

“She … tried not to think about what was between her legs, but there it was, bobbing in front of her,” One passage.

Melissa Since its 2015 release, the book has been heavily criticized by parents who claim it is inappropriate for young children. Original title of the book GeorgeAfter backlash from activists, Gino changed Gino’s title to reflect the trans name of the child protagonist.

This school’s reading list is just one example of how religious schools are exposing children to inappropriate content and sexuality. Private schools are often encouraged by accreditation associations to adopt the woke curriculum. Washington Free Beacon Reported in 2021

St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes are part of the National Association of Independent Schools. It is a group of over 1,600 U.S.-based private schools that must follow DEI protocols in order to be accredited. The Dalton School is one of its members and hosts an annual conference for New York administrators. “broaden and improve inclusion within the racial, socioeconomic and sexually diverse communities,” According to its website.

St. Stephen’s School and St. Agnes School didn’t respond to a request for comment.

An administrator at school justified assigning the parents the task in the name of “DEIB,” Or diversity, equity and inclusion. “I worked with teachers to identify books for this unit that provide both mirrors and windows into diverse identities and experiences,” Julie Esanu is a Lower School librarian who describes herself as “a librarian for the lower school.” “DEIB advocate,” In her email, she announced the list.

The author of MelissaGino is an activist for The “LGBTQIAP+” NOLOSE is a non-profit organization that serves the community. “fat-positive, queer, feminist organization dedicated to supporting radical fat acceptance and culture,” According to Gino’s website.

There are also books for fourth grade Ban This BookA novel about a fourth-grader fighting against school library book bans. Zayd Saleem, Chasing the DreamThe story of a Muslim elementary school student who chooses to play basketball over the wishes of his parents.