This California assemblyman wants more LGBT books in schools but refused to answer question over book about oral sex, gay dating apps

A California lawmaker who wants more LGBT book in schools refused to say if a book about gay dating apps and sexual acts was age appropriate.

During the public comment hearing, Assemblyman Corey Jackson, D-Riverside, was confronted by Allie Snyder, a California mother, who wanted to know if he thought This Book is Gay was appropriate for children.

The book, which is available at Snyder’s son’s middle school, contains instructions about how to perform oral sex, use sex toys and gay dating apps, rules for open relationships, and even cartoon images of male and female genitalia.

“I’ve met a variety of interesting people through [sex apps],” the book reads. “They are predominantly used for sex though. They’re sold to us as ‘social networking’ apps, but we all know what they’re really for.”

It also uses the phrase “sexyfuntime” and says, “Basically, porn is fine and fun.”   

The book is marketed towards youth between 14 and 17 years old.  

When asked if he thought the content was appropriate for junior high schoolers, Jackson equivocated.  

“I can’t comment on something I haven’t read myself,” he said.  

Jackson is California’s first openly gay black lawmaker.  

He also cited his prior experience as a social worker and added that whether “books are appropriate depend[s] on the development of the child.”  

This Book is Gay has been highly controversial since its release and was one of the most banned books of 2022, according to the American Library Association. 

However, Jackson’s bill, AB 1087, would require school districts to provide these “LGBT affirming” materials to children – or risk losing their funding.  

“Education is a fundamental right under the California Constitution,” AB 1078 reads. “Under California law, California schools must create an equitable learning environment where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) pupils and Black, Indigenous, and other pupil of color feel welcome.”  

If the stipulations of the measure aren’t met, a “financial penalty” can be enforced against the offending school district. 

Just last month, Jackson sparked another controversy for accusing a fellow congressman – who is also a racial minority – of being a white supremacist.  

Jackson and Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Corona, were debating a measure Essayli said would “inject race into government policy.” 

“I think all people are created equal, and the government should treat people equally,” Essayli said, according to Fox News. “And we can provide services to disadvantaged communities without making race a factor, and I support that.”  

“This is a perfect example of how a minority can become a white supremacist by doing everything possible to win white supremacist and fascist affection,” Jackson tweeted later.  

Essayli is the son of Lebanese immigrants and the first Muslim to be elected to the California State Assembly. 

AB 1078 has already passed the Assembly and is currently being considered by the Senate.