Katie Rinderle was terminated from her position as a schoolteacher in Cobb County, Georgia, in May 2023 after reading My Shadow Is Purple — a picture book promoting inclusivity selected by her students and purchased at the school’s book fair — to her class. The °Ä²Ê¿ª½± is currently representing Rinderle as she challenges the school board’s decision. (Credit: Audra Melton.)