Nearly 270 authors and illustrators of children’s books have signed a letter calling on North Carolina to repeal a new law preventing specific anti-discrimination rules for LGBT people for public accommodations and restroom use.
The letter, which was posted on the School Library Journal website, said the 269 signees are “disappointed and angered by the reprehensible legislation” signed into law by Gov. Pat McCrory. They called for repeal of what they called a “hateful piece of legislation.”
“As even the youngest among you recognize, a law that promotes, enables, or encourages discrimination of any kind is wrong,” the letter said.
“Know that in time, and with hard work, hope will triumph over fear. Know that acceptance will prevail over intolerance,” the letter continued. “Know that respect – for all our differences – will always unite us.”
Among the names on the list are authors Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson; Jeff Kinney, who wrote Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Veronica Roth, author of Divergent.
