Utah library confirms LGBTQ 'Pride' book for its 'smallest patrons' is kept easily accessible

A Utah public library confirmed to Fox News Digital that an LGBTQ-themed children's book highlighted by a conservative outlet is part of its collection for its "smallest patrons" and is intentionally kept "central and easily accessible," while pushing back on claims that the book was on display.

"They are not on display," Gordon added. "They are shelved in bins that contain over 2,500 other board books (any that are currently checked in). The post describes them as being 'central and easily accessible,' which is very true. These are books for our smallest patrons and we make them easy to find."

The Amazon page for the book, "Pride is Love," says it is intended for babies through age three and is about a girl and her two dads as they prepare to march in a Pride parade.

Similarly, "My Two Dads and Me," is also intended for babies through age three and shows the day-to-day of LGBTQ fathers and their children through everyday routines, from breakfast and trips to the park, to bath time and bedtime.

Gordon also highlighted the library's Selection Policy, which is to "collect, organize, and make easily available to the people of the community materials which will help them in the pursuit of education, information, and the creative use of leisure time."

"Within the limits of space and budget, the collection offers patrons materials in a choice of format, treatment, and level of difficulty," she added. "In this way, most individual library needs can be met and service provided to individuals of all ages."

"As mentioned in the Selection Policy, we do try to represent differing perspectives on many topics," she added. "Gender, sexuality, and race are all topics that have a variety of perspectives, so we do own books representing those differing voices." 

"We do receive complaints from parents and community members about materials in the collection. The process is outlined in the policy referenced above," Gordon added. "When we receive these concerns, we review the materials and follow the process to either retain, move, or discard items."