Oregon Counselor Faces Backlash Over Book for 5- to 9-Year-Olds as District Distances Itself
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 27
Oregon Counselor Faces Backlash Over Book for 5- to 9-Year-Olds as District Distances Itself
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 27
Summary
Madi Bourdon, a counselor at Milwaukie High School & Academy of the Arts, drew online backlash after a clip promoting her children’s book on “chosen family” resurfaced on X.
The book, “A Kids Book About Chosen Family,” is marketed for ages 5 to 9 and says children can pick people who make them feel “the safest and bravest,” biological relatives or not.
Conservative accounts including Libs of TikTok and Courage Is A Habit said the message encourages children to reject parents who do not affirm their gender identity, a claim amplified by Bourdon’s remarks about legislation and rhetoric targeting marginalized communities.
Milwaukie High School’s district said it does not comment on private activities of individuals and had no involvement in books authored or published in a personal capacity.