Mississippi Asst. Principal Fired For Reading 'I Need A New Butt' Kids' Book To Second Graders

The people of Byram, MS need to lighten up.

— Abbott Is A Plague Upon This Country (@Abbott Is A Plague Upon This Country) 1646855615

Everyone needs to follow this story, especially those of us in Library Media. #freedomtoread #bookbanning

— Jen Legatt (@Jen Legatt) 1646793751

We need justice for Mr. Price! He was the best teacher I ever had in grade school, and I\u2019m sure he was an incredible assistant principal as well.https://twitter.com/hollyemerytv/status/1501376870096453638\u00a0\u2026

— josh (@josh) 1646846111

This is real censorship. This is what happens when superintendents do not know what they are doing. Very few know anything about the primary school years. This is absurd. Shame on the school district.https://twitter.com/hollyemerytv/status/1501376870096453638\u00a0\u2026

— Paulette Bearer (@Paulette Bearer) 1646804132

Are you there @Oprah ? It\u2019s me Toby. Lost my job yesterday bc I read a book to kids. I\u2019m scared, nervous, embarrassed and sad. I have faith that all will be well. Thanks for listening.pic.twitter.com/a1Pgci2Kil

— Toby Price (@Toby Price) 1646410068

This happened. \n\nAn assistant principal named #TobyPrice (@jedipadmaster) was fired in Mississippi for ready a book that is popular in a lot of schools. \n\nIf they can\u2019t ban the books fire the educators? Is that it? \n\nHappy \n#ReadAcrossAmerica week.https://twitter.com/jedipadmaster/status/1499779545846661120\u00a0\u2026

— yvette nicole brown (@yvette nicole brown) 1646491645

I want to say thank you to everyone for their continued support. Spoke w two different news networks today. They were very positive. I\u2019m so beyond grateful for everyone\u2019s kindness. Pray for some peace to come. Leah and I are really exhausted.pic.twitter.com/suinxabPzZ

— Toby Price (@Toby Price) 1646767764

An amazing educator needs your help!!! - fired for reading a book????\n #SaveTobi @DynamicDuda338 @DisruptEdToday @DrMBEdmunds @NJAutismThinkT @kerszi @JayBilly2 @AJBianco @bookgirl614 @ShivanPersadEDU @HeatherLieberm2 @mr_Alsheimer @mr_isaacs @RankinSchoolspic.twitter.com/89ISmthbtL

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