Choice Of Books (Press, 2 November 1985)
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Summary: Choice Of Books (Press, 2 November 1985)
In a letter to the editor dated 31 October 1985, Steven Threadgill expresses his strong agreement with the views of Mr Maynard and Miss Patricia Bartlett regarding the children's book "Jenny lives with Eric and Martin." He criticises the Canterbury Public Library for including this book in its children's section, arguing that it promotes an acceptance of homosexuality at a time when such relationships are illegal in New Zealand. Threadgill suggests that the library's decision reflects a trend of replacing traditional children's literature, such as the works of Enid Blyton, with material he finds objectionable. His remarks indicate a broader societal discomfort and tension surrounding the issue of homosexuality during this period, reflecting sentiments that were prevalent in New Zealand in the mid-1980s.
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