Catholic school cancels recently outed gay author's visit

A Catholic school in Australia has cancelled a speaking visit from an award-winning gay author of young adult books because his new book - which includes a gay character - has been deemed "not appropriate". Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Catholic school cancels recently outed gay author's visit

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