The Local France

French 'extremists' target LGBT-themed kids books

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 16:23:00 +0100

French ultra-conservative groups, claiming to defend traditional "family values" are pressuring public libraries to pull LGBT-sensitive children’s book titles, like "Bill's new dress" from their shelves. And at least one mayor has heeded their call.

'Come and copy our films' - French libraries

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:45:29 +0100

French librarians are calling on readers to copy borrowed books and DVDs to fight the clampdown on the illegal downloading. They say the French law allows people to copy works available in public libraries.