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Julianne Moore Blasts Donald Trump After Her Kids’ Book Is ‘Banned’
Julianne Moore has been left in ‘great shock’ after learning that a recent policy enacted by the Trump administration may ban one of her children’s books.
The book, ‘Freckleface Strawberry,’ is currently undergoing a ‘compliance review’ as part of a broader examination of library materials available to children of U.S. military personnel and civilian defense employees.
The Boogie Nights and Mary & George actress took to Instagram on Sunday, stating that she was ‘truly saddened’ by the development.
Last Monday, the Department of Defense issued a memo outlining the suspension of access to library books in schools serving military families while a review was conducted, as reported by The Guardian.
The department indicated that the purpose of this assessment was to identify books containing content potentially related to ‘gender ideology or discriminatory equity ideology topics.’
Following the initial suspension, certain books were flagged for additional scrutiny, though it remains unclear whether ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ has been formally selected for withdrawal.
Moore, who wrote the book to encourage self-acceptance in children, reflected on its message.
She explained: “It is a book I wrote for my children and for other kids to remind them that we all struggle, but are united by our humanity and our community.”
The Department of Defense has explained that this review is part of a larger effort to ensure instructional materials align with Trump’s executive orders, including Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling and Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism.
These policies have been framed as attempts to regulate educational content within government-affiliated institutions.
Having attended Frankfurt American High School, a now-closed institution operated by the Defense Department, Moore finds it particularly upsetting that a book she authored might not be accessible to children from military families.
The actress also highlighted her father’s service in the U.S. Army, stating: “I could not be prouder of him and his service to our country.
“It is galling for me to realize that kids like me, growing up with a parent in the service and attending a [Defense Department] school, will not have access to a book written by someone whose life experience is so similar to their own.
“And I can’t help but wonder what is so controversial about this picture book that has caused it to be banned by the U.S. government.”
She added: “I am truly saddened and never thought I would see this in a country where freedom of speech and expression is a constitutional right.”
Other titles in the compliance review include ‘No Truth Without Ruth’ by Kathleen Krull, and a biography of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
The removed books are being held in ‘the professional collection for evaluation with access limited to professional staff.’
The review has sparked debates over the boundaries of censorship and educational freedom, particularly within institutions serving military families.
Many are now questioning the criteria used to evaluate these materials and whether this review aligns with the principles of free expression.
As discussions continue, the fate of ‘Freckleface Strawberry’ and other reviewed books remains uncertain.
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