Julianne Moore criticizes Trump administration for banning her children's book

Julianne Moore expressed shock in her lengthy Instagram post upon learning that her children's book "Freckleface Strawberry" has been banned from schools serving military families, reports The Guardian. The Defense Department has started examining library books that might be related to gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology topics. After a week-long suspension of access to all library books, officials identified several items for further review.

According to The Guardian, Moore's book, which tells the story of a girl learning to accept her freckles, is among those caught in this sweeping review. The Guardian reveals that this examination is part of a broader initiative to align Defense Department schools with recent executive orders from the Trump administration. According to the White House executive order, it focuses on ending what they term "radical indoctrination" in K-12 schooling and defending against what they describe as Gender Ideology extremism (White House Executive Order).

USA Today's comprehensive story adds that the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) spokesman Will Griffin confirmed these restrictions were directly responding to presidential executive orders targeting discussions of the trans community in schools and what the administration refers to as "DEI" initiatives. As detailed in USA Today's report, the review extends beyond Moore's book to include other titles such as "Becoming Nicole," a biography of transgender actress Nicole Maines.

According to the DoDEA, which operates 161 accredited schools for military families' children, a thorough review is being conducted of its current policies and instructional resources to ensure compliance with new federal guidelines. Based on USA Today's findings, books flagged for review have been relocated to a professional collection with access limited to staff members.

Drawing from IMDB's post, Moore's personal connection to this situation runs deep, as she herself graduated from a Department of Defense Dependents school. The entertainment news outlet explains that "Freckleface Strawberry" is a semi-autobiographical story about a 7-year-old girl's journey to self-acceptance. 

IMDB emphasizes that Moore wrote the book to remind children that while everyone struggles with different issues, they remain united through their shared humanity and community. The publication's analysis indicates that the book's fundamental message about accepting differences makes its inclusion in the banned list particularly noteworthy. IMDB highlights how this situation reflects broader tensions in current educational policies, especially regarding content that addresses themes of diversity and self-acceptance.