After nearly a month of buildup, a Drag Queen Story Hour is planned later today in Mobile. The event starts at noon at the Ben May Main Library in Mobile. A Drag Queen, or a man dressed as a woman, will read two books to kids ages three to eight. It’s sponsored by a local gay rights group in an effort to promote tolerance.

The event has sparked protests and counter-protests. The “Human Wall of Love Against Hate” will gather at 9 am at the library in support of the story hour. Member of the Common Sense Campaign Tea Party group plan to protest against the event starting just before 10 this morning. Members of Common Sense appealed to the Mobile City Council to cancel the event but a library official says organizer Rainbow Mobile followed all policies in booking the event.

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One drag queen will read two books, “Stella Brings the Family” by Miriam B. Schiffer, and “Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister. After, kids can participate in arts and crafts.



Storytime Schedule

12:00-12:05 Greetings

12:05-12:15 Read “Stella Brings the Family”

12:15-12:20 Movement Break

12:20-12:30 Read “Rainbow Fish”

12:30-12:35 Movement Break

12:35-12:50 Arts & Crafts



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