Forsyth County principal apologizes after guest author used the word "gay" during presentation to elementary students - Forsyth News

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Forsyth County principal apologizes after guest author used the word "gay" during presentation to elementary students

Sharon Elementary Principal Brian Nelson sent a letter to families on Monday, Aug. 21, apologizing after a guest author told students that the subject of his book was gay. Photo courtesy of Forsyth County School.

08222023SHARON APOLOGY — Sharon Elementary Principal Brian Nelson sent a letter to families on Monday, Aug. 21, apologizing after a guest author told students that the subject of his book was gay. Photo courtesy of Forsyth County School.

A Forsyth County elementary principal sent an apology to families on Monday after an author visiting with fifth graders at the school said one of the subjects of his book was “gay.”