An iconic photo of Central Bucks School Board President Karen Smith has gone viral, catching retweets by Doylestown-native Pink and actor George Takei, writes Kara Yorio for the School Library Journal.  

The photo depicts Karen Smith swearing on a stack of frequently banned books. Smith says that an incoming board member suggested someone do it in a group chat text.  

Smith, who spent the past couple of years advocating for access to a diverse selection of books, decided it would be her.  

The stack included ‘Night‘ by Elie Weisel, ‘Lily & Duncan‘ by Donna Gephart, ‘The Bluest Eye‘ by Toni Morrison, ‘Flamer‘ by Mike Curato, ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ by George M. Johnson, and ‘Beyond Magenta‘ by Susan Kuklin, all books that have been challenged in the district.  

Read more about the Central Bucks School Board president’s advocacy for a diverse selection of books in the School Library Journal.