The book's author was not immediately available for an interview, but she reacted to the news on Twitter on Tuesday. The board didn't agree to an interview and would not confirm the books have indeed been removed from elementary schools or discuss why.

The books are now available in the board's middle and high schools 'where it is age appropriate,' according to a statement from spokesperson Mardi de Kemp. 'It is not a book we really need younger kids reading without guidance.' 'The problem with the book is the actual relationship content,' he wrote. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. The reason for removing the book was 'not necessarily for LGBTQ content,' Long wrote in the emails. Long said the decision was made at the school board level by either a 'religion co-ordinator' or a superintendent. Robert Long, Ottawa Catholic School Board Allergic: A Graphic Novel Book 1 of 1: Allergic 2,383 Paperback 1072 12. 7, Robert Long, the board's co-ordinator of learning technology and support, tells librarians the books will be transferred to middle and high schools, where they will 'more appropriately target 13+ students.' It is not a book we really need younger kids reading without guidance. Now, librarians at all Ottawa Catholic School Board elementary schools have been ordered to remove the book, according to emails obtained by CBC News. Scholastic/Graphix, Septem224 pages, Full-color Ages 8 12. One panel of the graphic novel features an onstage kiss between two male characters. Written and drawn by Raina Telgemeier Colors by Braden Lamb.

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