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Randolph County Library Board Dissolved Over Trans-Inclusive Book

12/31/2025

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Randolph County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to dissolve the county library board after trustees refused to ban Call Me Max.
The trans-inclusive book Call Me Max follows a young transgender boy's coming-out journey.
Public hearings featured community members voicing support and opposition.
Commissioner Hope Haywood criticized the lack of a plan for the library board's future, while author Kyle Lukoff expressed concern for the community affected by the decision.

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Randolph County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to dissolve the county library board after trustees refused to ban Call Me Max.
The trans-inclusive book Call Me Max follows a young transgender boy's coming-out journey.
Public hearings featured community members voicing support and opposition.
Commissioner Hope Haywood criticized the lack of a plan for the library board's future, while author Kyle Lukoff expressed concern for the community affected by the decision.