Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my district/school not listed on the TBTC website?

Please note that if your district is not listed it DOES NOT mean that your local schools are free from pornographic books. In fact, we've never searched a district and come up empty handed, so please see below for other likely causes.

There are several reasons why your district may not yet be available. First, we're still searching! With approximately 130,000 schools and 13,000 districts across the U.S., we are continuing to regularly update our website as new information becomes available.

Also, some districts deny public access by requiring a password to view the online catalog, but we're actively working to uncover this information to make it available. Please see the question: "If my district/school library catalog is not publicly accessible, how can I help TBTC collect that information?", if this applies to you.

If your district is very small, it may not have an online library catalog, and in this case, a parent will have to request a current list of library books from their school and check that against our list of inappropriate books. Another option would be to request access to the school library and manually check whether the books are available.

If my district/school library catalog is not publicly accessible, how can I help TBTC collect that information?

If your district/school is not included on the TBTC website and you would like to volunteer to help us obtain this data, please contact Dana at danaf@capitolresource.org. Volunteers are an essential part of this effort, and we will provide training to get you started right away and follow - up assistance as needed.

How can I ask a question about my district or report an update or error on the TBTC website?

If you have questions about the specific data presented on the website that pertains to your district or if you know, for example, that a certain book has been successfully removed, please share that information with our staff at TBTC@capitolresource.org.

Is TBTC participating in book banning?

Each of the books on the TBTC website has been freely published and sold through various online or brick and mortar book sellers, and they can also be borrowed free of charge from public libraries. The label "Book Banner" has been used to falsely condemn anyone or any organization that dares to push back against the progressive agenda. While this material is clearly not banned, as evidenced by the fact that it remains widely available to the public, our specific concern is to ensure that taxpayer-funded schools do not provide minors with access to sexually explicit material at taxpayer expense.

Don't students need to read books that reflect their own experiences, good or bad?

Students who have experienced sexual assault or other trauma should not be unintentionally retraumatized by graphic content in books that are either assigned or available in the school library. These sensitive topics require professional counseling, not involuntary and unexpected exposure in a school setting. Furthermore, books with a sexually progressive bent should not be used by educators to "affirm" a student's altered and / or self - determined identity without the knowledge and consent of parents / guardians.

Doesn't every book have some literary value?

No level of literary merit justifies exposing K-12 students to sexually explicit material in school. There are countless high - quality books available to students that do not contain graphic content, ensuring students can engage with meaningful literature without being exposed to erotica or pornography.

Does it really matter if a few books in the library are inappropriate?

The reality is that the problem is much more pervasive than just "a few books." So yes, it matters a great deal. Our school libraries contain explicit, pornographic material. Some of these books are even assigned to entire grade - level classes, such as Freshman English, meaning 14 - year - olds are required to read them. Also, we find it very concerning that taxpayer dollars are funding this type of content.

Don't kids already have access to this material on their phones and TV?

Yes, but why would we promote and fund yet another source for dangerous and addictive pornographic material targeted at school - age children ? Often, these books are presented as required assignments, so students, whether they want to or not, believe that they MUST read them By assigning these books, teachers are giving their imprimatur, a guarantee of the worth and merit of the contents, often without the knowledge of parents. The implicit endorsement of trusted authority figures, such as teachers and librarians, carries much weight with young students. So, just as parents can place filters on electronic devices, they should be able to "filter" what is assigned or offered to their child in a classroom or library setting. Also, the introduction to inappropriate, sexualized material begins at the kindergarten level, so we are very concerned about the early and repeated exposure to which our children are subjected.

Isn't the term "grooming" an unnecessary exaggeration?

Not at all! When adults repeatedly expose children to material relating to the progressive array of sex and sexuality, it can be categorized as a purposeful intention to desensitize young hearts and minds. Year after year, teacher after teacher, the normalization of sexual content prompts children to feel comfortable discussing private matters with unfamiliar adults and fosters an acceptance of the premises taught. These are key components of the grooming process and should not be ignored.

What are my next steps after I know pornographic books are present in my child's school?

TBTC has created an essential resource which is called the Step-by-Step guide to Remove Porn in Schools, and this is available free of charge at TakeBacktheClassroom.com. The useful guide will help you identify and remove pornographic books from your school, and it also contains valuable information regarding the legal parameters by which you may file a challenge or reconsideration request. We also suggest that you ally yourself with like - minded parents and other concerned citizens who are willing to join you in this process. There is power in numbers, and school boards and administrators may respond more favorably to your challenge if they know many people are behind the request for removal and are willing to fight for it.