Dems Read Trans Book to Children for ‘National Reading Day’
Members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus read Daily Wire host Matt Walsh’s children’s book “Johnny the Walrus” after Democratic officials in the state read a book that promoted transgenderism to children for “National Reading Day.”
A video posted to X by the popular account Libs of TikTok earlier this month showed the Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas, city officials, and council members reading “Introducing Teddy: A Gentle Story about Gender and Friendship.”
The LGBTQ book is written for children between the ages of 3 and 6 and focuses on a boy, Errol, and his teddy bear friend, Thomas. In the story, Thomas tells Errol that he feels like a “girl teddy,” and wishes his name was “Tilly.” Errol tells Thomas he “doesn’t care” if he’s “a girl teddy or a boy teddy. What matters is that you are my friend.” Thomas then puts his bowtie in his hair because he’s “always wanted a bow instead.”
This was posted to the official Kansas City, MO page. A bunch of elected officials including the Mayor (D) read a book to kids for 'National Reading Day.'
The book is about a young kid who decides to be transgender and changes his name. The book encourages kids to explore gender… pic.twitter.com/rvU8UZ8nDa
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 6, 2024
Republican Missouri state Sen. Rick Brattin, along with members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus, responded to the Kansas City government officials’ video on Friday by posting a video of lawmakers reading Walsh’s bestselling children’s book.
“Johnny the Walrus” by @MattWalshBlog, illustrated by K. Reece. #moleg @MissouriGOP @SFC_Network pic.twitter.com/dGKQT1zjiU
— Missouri Freedom Caucus (@MOFreedomCaucus) March 15, 2024
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