Virginia’s mother declares ‘victory’ after school system quietly removes ‘X-rated’ LGBTQ comic

A Virginia mother publicly spoke out against the inclusion of an “adult-themed” LGBTQ comic in the magazine. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) declares “victory” after book is quietly removed from school libraries.

In emails obtained by Fox News Digital, FCPS said: Stacy Langton, The book “Queer: A Graphic History” by Meg-John Barker, a mother of six, was removed by librarians “due to outdated terminology no longer used in the LGBTQ+ community.”

The school system told Langton the book was being removed from most schools in June 2023 after she raised concerns about the book at school board meetings. Langton only learned of the decision in correspondence with FCPS in October 2024 and was surprised that this information was not passed on to her and other parents sooner.

“It’s not appropriate for young children at all. It’s an adult-themed book. It shouldn’t be in any school library. I guess they didn’t want me to know they took it out because it was a win for me, you.” Speaking to Fox News Digital, Langton described the debate over age-appropriate books as “political football” .

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“Queer: A Graphic History” photograph displayed on a school library shelf in Fairfax, Virginia. (Stacy Langton)

FCPS Instructional Services Department Assistant Superintendent Noel Klimenko emailed Langton, stating that the school board’s remarks prompted librarians to review the book.

“As a non-fiction book on a developing subject, it is critical that the book contains up-to-date information. It is within the librarian’s responsibilities to make these decisions. I have not directed any school to remove the book,” he said.

Klimenko noted that librarians have determined that other books in their collections provide more accurate and up-to-date information about LGBTQ resources, which are “superior sources of information” on the subject.

It also revealed that the book was retired in a process known as weeding, where librarians often remove items to ensure a relevant, current and engaging collection.

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Stacy Langton says “Queer: A Graphic History” should never have been allowed in Fairfax schools. (Stacy Langton/IconBooks)

Klimenko also backed down after Langton took a recent photo of the book in the Fairfax High School library; this suggested that the book’s existence was part of an exhibit created by the Gay Student Alliance club to promote LGBTQ history month.

“This text is part of a large display in a locked cabinet where our clubs are allowed to sign up and promote awareness, club activity and participation,” he added.

Langton book in the beginning Attention to school board members On May 11, 2023, when he printed one of the comic’s most shocking images: a naked man and woman engaged in a sexual position in which traditional gender roles are reversed.

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Stacy Langton poses for a portrait at her home in Fairfax, VA on Monday, March 28, 2022. She is working to ban two books from Fairfax County schools. ((Photo: Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty Images))

“There are a large number of images, probably half a dozen or so, that are completely X-rated depictions of sex acts,” Langton told Fox News Digital. “I wrote the worst one on a board and showed it at the podium meeting. I showed it to the board. And I remember thinking, their eyes were really wide as I looked at them. I think they were shocked by it.” “The nature of this material in particular was quite bad.”

Barker’s publicist did not return Fox News Digital request for comment.

Langton said he will continue to fight to get other themed books for adults. “Gender Gay” By Maia Kobabe of Fairfax schools.

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The book “Gender Queer” has reportedly been banned from state libraries more than any other book. Author Maia Kobabe defended the book’s sexually explicit images, calling them “tame.”

“I honestly think the book is a lot less explanatory than it could have been,” Kobabe told “Morning Edition.”

FCPS did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.